"Masculinists," would YOU major in Men's Studies?

Question

If colleges around the country began offering Men's Studies programs, would you major in it? Why or why not?

LMAO. I just remembered I have most of them blocked. Funny.

"We are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different." - Kurt Vonnegut

Oh, they don't discriminate against women like the rest of society? Ha. How nice of them. It sounds like women would feel welcome there.

I nonetheless mean, however, whether one would want to participate in actual course study and receive a *degree* in Men's Studies.

Yep, I looked up NOMAS, too, and it appears to be quite interesting.

OK, Hacker Bappy. So what you're saying is that, in general, you like to destroy rather than create.

Sexist AND homophobic AND (probably) racist! I wish I could tell your mother because she'd be exceedingly proud.

Thanks, waswisgirl. I, too, have noticed that many men's rights organizations - the non-homophobic ones - deal with issues similar to feminism's. I've looked at the Akamai University program, but there's a problem with that university, which is that it's not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

Adel, until you have read a book on Women's Studies or feminist issues, there is no way you can judge that a totally random "one-third" of scholarly literature on women is "unnecessary." You obviously have no respect for or understanding of the field of education. Coincidentally, I have no respect for people who study "business" in college and end up being managers in pointless jobs at the local Sears department store.

Also coincidentally, none of us women asked to be born women, but we still don't get paid as much for the same job, are still the gender that is 90 percent victim to domestic violence and homicide, and still can't have sex without being called w.hores. I'm glad you're grateful to your mother, because apparently motherhood is the only worthwhile thing women can do with their lives in your book. (But I guess fatherhood really doesn't matter.) And no one here appreciates your implication that "lesbians are wrong" for society.

Answer 1

I think it is important to study gender roles in society, both male and female. A lot is changing (and hopefully for the better.) When I was in college the women's study department had a class called "Men and Literature" which focused on books that were specifically about modern male identity crisis. It was a class I took for the professor, who was a brilliant teacher. A lot of women's study majors and jocks took the class. It was an odd mix of people but it really worked in the end. Many people I'd written off as dumb jocks made huge leaps and strides in the way they thought about homosexuals and women. It was very healthy and productive.

That being said, that class was very focused and brilliantly taught, and I think in lesser hands it could just be a gasoline on a fire type of situation. Students were allowed to voice and explore their own issues (we had a class were a jock basically said he didn't want gay people on his sports team because they would look at him while he was showering, and it was unnatural, etc. The class jumped down his throat and he got defensive and hateful - it was intense - but the teacher calmed everyone down and listened to this kid, heard him out, treated his opinion as a valid gut reaction and then over the course of semester guided him towards being a more tolerant and understanding person. By the end of the semester he was comfortable talking to openly gay people, totally aware of how close minded he had been before, etc. He even dropped out of his frat because he couldn't stand that mentality anymore. It was amazing and it filled me with hope for the world.)

I think a course like this within a woman's studies program is valueable, because it did attract a lot of men who would have otherwise glanced past the Women's Studies department whilst gathering their electives, but there doesn't ever need to be a male studies major, or anything that silly. There's plenty of that in English Lit, Political Science, Philosophy, History etc.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Since this area's name was changed to gender and women studies, I"ve done more research on men's studies and masculism and it has many of the same issues women's studies and feminism has had. There are men's studies and men's movement people who are anti-women, anti-feminist, homophobic, and there are others that are feminists and gay-positive, and others that are pro-women. There has also been some shaky "research" performed and self-histories printed as proof of masculinist claims.

Here's a definition of a men's study program from it's web site: "Akami University Men's Studies Program is designed to investigate, in a gender-specific manner, the many forces and issues affecting men in today's society. The mission of the program is to prepare and empower graduates to make far-reaching contributions in a variety of professional settings."

Since I have a women's studies minor, a Psychology degree, and am getting an Education degree, I'd be willing to take classes in men's studies. Sounds interesting.

I've related this info before, since the first time I asked a question about men's studies in this area (gender and women's studies), a couple of posters (sorry, it was two men), mocked me and said "Men's Studies" didn't exist:

-American Men's Studies Association:
http://mensstudies.org/
-Men's Studies Press:
http://www.mensstudies.com/home/main.mpx
-A Men's Study College Program (Akami University):
http://www.themenscenter.com/National/national02.htm

Answer 4

Adel said:

"Listen sweetie, one of the big reasons for the field of Women's Studies is basically an excuse for feminists to find ways to bash men and show how much women are treated badly by men, and to glorify and almost worship the feminists of the past, and pay tribute to radical feminists who perhaps want to kill the traditional institutions of motherhood and family. Small wonder a disproportional number of feminists are lesbians. "

While this poster obviously took the time to put their 'dissertation' together, it still rings off key. The tone is placating and ultimately patronizing. The above paragraph demonstrates this. Adel apparently has no idea WHY the women's movement started in the first place, and why Women's Studies became important. Go back to the drawing board, 'sweetie', you couldn't be more wrong.

I personally would be in favor of any type of study that would ask ANY race, religion, gender, etc., to be introspective. Self reflection is tantamount to change. Understanding our fellow woman/man is crucial for world peace, and not to mention our own evolution. Any thing that would further these much needed changes I am all for.

Answer 5

I looked for NOMAS, it says: "NOMAS-Boston is working to bring local communities, organizations, and college students together to break down barriers about issues surrounding sexism, racism, and homophobia and show that living without being confined to one's gender roles will enhance our lives."

It is not a University career, but it is an association which seems quiet opposite to the mentality of some men. It is a pro-feminist, gay affirmative and anti-racist. I would love to see some trolls taking part in those reunions (lol)

Answer 6

"The National Organization of Men Against Sexism". NOMAS for short. Ever heard of it? They have been running courses since 1973. Now You have a little research project to keep You busy over the weekend.


PS. They don't discriminate against Females the way certain tertiary institutions (read Faculty members) do against Males when it comes to 'Women's Studies' course availability.

Answer 7

Men's Studies, huh? Actually that might just be interesting. With a class like that I think it would balance things out. Women would stop over reacting to things men do if they just took a class. Heck, I'd take it just to hear something new.

Answer 8

I couldn't fathom majoring in ANY kind of "social theory" studies.

I figure the best thing to do on this Earth is contribute something when the time comes, not sit around bitching and arguing all day.

That is indeed a great source of excitement, but it's not productive.

Answer 9

I'm no "masculinist".

However, no, I would not major in Men's studies if it were offered anywhere. It's pointless and useless (and divisive) to society at large. I would study in something useful that hopefully, if used correctly, benefits humanity and myself.

Answer 10

Seeing that im gay oh yes .
there is far to much emphasis put on the feminine nowadays ,
men are placed as expendable because women issues and the petticoat mafia have taken over talk about the iron fist in the velvet muff !