why is there a women's studies topic, and not a men's studies topic? not that yahoo is sexistsist
2006-09-28 13:53:38 · 13 answers · asked by waffleman 2 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
(Serious Answer)
Because men are, for better or worse, in power in this culture. There is a reason why there are no "White History" classes taught in universities, or "Studies in Athiesm" subjects.
(Less Serious Answer)
Because it is already way to easy to find information on Wrestling, The Three Stooges, Beer, and Porn on the internet.
2006-09-28 14:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In order for it to be sexism, you need to have components of discrimination (which is there) AND power. Men have the power in Western society, so....no sexism. Women's studies, as I understand it, is about the history of women's struggles against the aforementioned male power structure, as well as women's place in the general recorded history because they still to this day are often left out. There's no NEED for a men's studies topic. There's no need for "men's studies", which is why no uni on the planet offers courses in a department of that title.
Might not be equal, but it is equitable.
2006-09-29 01:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Atropis 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is a Men's Studies. It's called "Sports"
2006-09-28 23:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love questions like yours which state the obvious & make you think. We live in a patriachcal society & the rules are largely made by men. So let the men answer this question. As far as I am concerned I feel its coz men have not evolved enough to warrent a separate category :)
2006-09-29 04:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Praxis 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Women's studies were made by women. If you wanted to make men's studies... you can do it if you want to.
2006-09-28 21:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're right, of course! There IS Men's Health but there is no Men's Studies.
But if there were one, do you think many guys would use it?
2006-09-28 20:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know why they have "women's studies", but I agree with you (and the thought has occurred to me in the past)....
There should be a category for men as well.
2006-09-29 02:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because we know what men study and it has all proven to be true.
2006-09-29 06:03:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good Point
2006-09-28 22:50:42 · answer #9 · answered by Little Wifey 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is just bcoz women r complex creatures so they to be studied and understood while man r simple creatures with simple needs so why study them.lol
2006-09-28 21:03:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋