Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 104

Short Answer

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.
In response to the woman who felt that Chicago Honeybear cheerleaders were being exploited by men who viewed the Honeybears as sex objects, Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko devoted a column to the subject, suggesting that such women are hypocrites. The most sexually motivated of all sports fans, he said, are females, who gather in front of the TV screen solely to gawk at the muscular thighs and lean hips of the "hunks."

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Definitions:

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods determined mainly by competition in a free market.

Economic Marginality

Refers to the condition of individuals or groups being on the edge of economic stability, often experiencing inadequate access to resources, employment, and income.

Richard Quinney

A prominent sociologist known for his contributions to the conflict theory of criminology, focusing on the social realities of crime and its societal implications.

Dominant Class

The dominant class refers to the group of people in a society who hold the most power, wealth, and prestige, often dictating the primary cultural, political, and economic directions.