Topic Idea: Women & Children First Is A Myth

A Swedish study of shipwrecks finds that “women and children first” in evacuations is a myth — captains and crew members are more likely to survive. Read more here.

Set Up Ideas:

• Is chivalry dead? If you have more than one guy on your show, discuss this from a male perspective, taking opposing views, or agreeing for different reasons.

• The Aurora tragedy proved this study wrong, as three men died shielding their girlfriends from the shooter. Would you take a bullet for your girlfriend?

• Do you put women and children first in everyday situations? For example, on an elevator?