At uni there was a course called 'Feminism and it's role in the environmental change' I ask you what is that all about!
2006-07-12 12:38:18 · 16 answers · asked by dbbadger 2 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Men are very easy to please , they don't need candles, poems and soft music with all the trimmings. Woman are full of expectations.
2006-07-12 16:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by kiwinooi 2 · 8⤊ 1⤋
It's because of feminism, at one point women were very much under men when it came to social roles and rights, so there was a push behind women's issues. There are still a lot of things where women are still not equal or where women are victims of our society – things such as beauty image come to mind – however there are a lot of areas where feminism has overlooked or even pushed out men's issues and cases where men are victims of our society. Problem is with feminism it claims to be about equality, but for the most part feminism is about women over men, and there is of course no equality when there is only support of one sex.
There is more coming out of anti-feminism (belief in equality, with emphasis on the need for men's rights as a result of social damage done by feminism) that supports men's issues as well as women's issues, but for the most part we still live in a world where feminism rules…right along side the idea we still have of women being victims (something feminism actually also supports, while going against).
It's too large an issue to go into depth here, but I hear what you are saying, I avoided women's studies and feminist studies due simply to the fact I knew there would be nothing positive towards men.
2006-07-12 12:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kasha 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are universities with mens studies classes which are generally under the category of women's AND gender studies also meaning men. The general misconception with feminism and women's studies are that men are not included. NOT SO! Feminism exists because many men devalue feminine traits; sensitivity, the ability to reproduce, menstruation, and so on and only until they confront their issues with their own masculinity in a comfortable setting like a men's studies course can they begin to confront these issues and respect and value feminine traits. Oh and you can tell how feminist a country is by how well they treat their environment! Chew on that for a bit...think Scandanavia...
2006-07-12 19:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Melody L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a course on men's studies; it was taught at my university. My boyfriend did it, and it was about men's self-image and how masculinity is socially constructed. Also what life is like for gay men, black men, working class men, etc etc. Seemed like a very interesting course.
The one about feminism and environmental change is referring to eco-feminism, which is the theory that we treat the earth so badly because it is thought of as female, and therefore to be raped and plundered. Eco-feminists all seem a bit loopy to me, but I'm sure they have a point.
2006-07-12 17:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women are very emotionally complicated creatures with hormonally and physically complex bodies. Look, if you could squeeze another person out of your wazoo don't you think you'd have a few issues, too? Just give us a break and let us have a little bit of extra attention; after all, some of us are flowing heavy for goodness sake!
2006-07-12 17:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by Tea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because all the rest of the courses are men's studies.
2006-07-12 15:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by bikerchickjill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the history/science/math books in all the rest of your university classes...
How many women are portrayed in those books compared to men- very few I imagine.
Ever heard of
Alice Paul?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Theano?
Williamina Fleming?
Maria Mayer?
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin?
Just a few examples of prominent women activists, scientists and mathematicians none of whom are in the history books.
Men wrote history and left women out, so appropriate changes are being made.
2006-07-12 13:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by Venuscarroll 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because all to often in history as well as current times, women's contributions to social changes have been ignored. Embrace it, you might actually understand a little more about why it is important. Enjoy!
2006-07-12 17:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by Simplystunning 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supply and demand. Schools offer courses students will want to take, so schools offer courses on women's studies.
2006-07-12 13:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by chdoctor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three types of men who don't understand women ...young men, old men and middle aged men.
2006-07-12 13:20:42 · answer #10 · answered by Simon K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because men aren't as interesting as women!
2006-07-12 13:01:16 · answer #11 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋