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Miss Utah's Illogical Interview Response

Good thing she's so beautiful. Top-five Miss USA contender Miss Utah badly flubbed a question about income inequality. NeNe Leakes (Desperate Housewives of Atlanta) asked the interview question: 

"A recent report shows that in 40% of American families with children, women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men. What does this say about society?"

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Discussion Starters:

  • What are the (many) logical flaws in Miss Utah's response?
  • What organizational strategies would have helped her answer the question?
  • What strategies for preparing for an oral presentation and handling questions might have helped the candidate?