Isn't it sexist that there's a Women's Studies section but not a Men's Studies?

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I mean do we *actually* want equality or do we want all the previously underprivleged classes rising up and unfailry dominating for a while? How long should this occur for and to what degree? Seriously though...it's kinda goofy...

suzyfirestarter: Yes, it's still goofy. If you want a history class that places more emphasis on women in history, then the REGULAR history class just needs an updated curriculum. DER! I'm not saying we should continue to sweep women under the carpet, I'm just saying don't make all these bullsh*t special classes and degrees *just* about women. Fix the regular classes, otherwise it's just plain hypocritical.

Answer 1

The male of the species in the US is having major trouble these days, especially minorities. But, there is basically radio silence on these problems.

If there were such a thing as Men's Studies, there would be a place to discuss these problems and draw some attention to them.

In most educational and socioeconomic categories, minority males especially are on a major decline (fewer college graduates, more drug addition, more incarceration, less marriage, etc.) In contrast to females, who are on the upswing, at least educationally and economically.

Given the same circumstances, women would demand more attention and action, but there is little more than silence about this decline which is having an increasing societal impact and will continue unless the trend is somehow reversed, which seems very unlikely given the inattention to the fact that the problem even exists.

The impact is that there will be fewer available and viable men to be husbands and dads (even if they do become fathers) to care for and support families.

As this takes place, the cycle will likely worsen for males and begin to have a more negative impact on females. Perhaps then someone will say, "hey, we have a problem here!"

Answer 2

No. You are absolutely wrong in your assertion that 'Women's Studies' degree offerings are sexist. You obviously have no idea what people study when pursuing a WS degree; They study the means by which women are oppressed in society, power dynamics, gender roles vs. sex realities, etc. There is no need for a 'Men's Studies' because men aren't an 'underprivleged class': as the others have said - men's studies are recorded.... everywhere. WS highlights female contributions and gives knowledge of patriarchal power structures that undermined those contributions.... It isn't 'kinda goofy' .... it's absolutely necessary. Why don't you try taking a women's studies course so you'll know what you're arguing against,eh?

Answer 3

Yes, it is sexist. Either they should shut this section down, or open a new section.

That being said, I am surprised that there is an assumption that men's health and sports is 100% of what men do and think about. Also, it looks like the "but men are in the history books more often" argument got rolled out too. Sorry, that's an unrelated argument, as history was written as history, not as some kind of secret agenda of old white men in top hats.

Answer 4

Not only sexist, but has a very powerful social and economic ramification.

Statistically, we're seeing stronger grades in high schools with the girls. More women enrolments into college. Great, we say!!! However, we need to stop and look to see what the boys are doing.

In many ways men still rule - higher pay, more "Boy" jobs, and men's rights advancing in parenting --- Great!!!

The ugly down side is the divorce levels have left women to raise families alone with lower pay. This is an economic impact of more poverty. Single mom's send their childreen to college. Socially, men are viewed as "Capable" to take care of themselves at 18 yrs old. Women get the free pass, and extra money for college. This leaves men going to the military for education money; or trade jobs.

The boys are raised without male role modles. The few male role modles available have a higher tendency to be damaging to the young boys; pedifiles. So, as divorce continues, older and older men are now searching for younger women. This aids to the rise in "Mail-Order Brides" and to "Internet Porno".

We're crazy if we study women without studyin the changes in men too.

Answer 5

Everything we ever learn in history classes is stuff men did....everything we ever learn in literature classes is stuff written by men...everything we ever learn in psychology classes is studies done on men....a lot of what we learn in medicine is based on studies of men...

Women are half the population, and were not studied seriously or extensively until the 20th century. We've got a lot of catching up to do.

Look at it this way: if your wife, daughter, girlfriend, or mother had a problem, wouldn't you want her doctor to have studied women's biology and medical problems?

Answer 6

This is a male dominated society. Women and other political minorities need knowledge and empowerment to gain the confidence and tools to compete in this world.Equal work for equal pay is the key to success. Women still make about 75 cents to every dollar a man makes for the same experience and job. I've experienced bad leadership from women and minorities due to the fact of their lack of history in these roles and inexperience.Goofy? Well, I guess if you have never been humiliated because of your sex or color than I can understand your ignorance.Have a great day and open your mind to the endless opportunities this life has to offer. New ideas, compassion.

Answer 7

There is no Men's Studies section because society, by and large, refuses to acknowledge that there are issues out there that seriously impact men. Issues like health, family justice, fathering, education, domestic violence, etc... These issues AREN'T being discussed, and when someone suggests a formal format for airing these topics (ie: Men's Studies) we're confronted with asnine claims that "all history is men's studies". What rot.

Answer 8

Not necessarily. Is it sexist that there are almost no female race car drivers ? Only if they are beeing held back in drowes. But if noone is buying... Iam all for equal rights but if far more men want to be an engeneer or there is not enough public interest for men studies we should just accept it.

Answer 9

Yes it is sexist because the woman has a higher rating in a society then man. Each race should be equal!

Answer 10

Somewhere I remember taking history every year of school and it envolved a bunch of men, men in war, and a bunch of male presidents..Sounds like Men's Studies to me.