Why don't colleges have a Men's Studies department?

Question

Isn't it sexist to have a Women's Studies department, but no similar department for Men?

Answer 1

At least a couple of colleges have a men's studies minor, but they may not be accredited colleges. I think men's studies would be a good subject, to rethink what masculinity is, since the old model bites, just like the old idea of what femininity was is outdated (sugar and spice and everything nice?).
http://www.hws.edu/academics/programs/minors/menstudies.asp
http://www.themenscenter.com/National/national02.htm

There is a Men's Studies Press, Journal and Association:
http://www.mensstudies.com/home/main.mpx
http://www.mensstudies.com/content/120392/
http://mensstudies.org/

Also, since some men point out that some laws aren't fair to men, just like some laws aren't fair to women, it would be a good idea to come up with some research on what would be as fair as possible, for both genders, so government funds are spent as fairly as possible (as fairly as it can be with lobbyists and corporate handouts getting their share first). The first step is to recognize a problem, but to get change to happen, you have to have some facts, figures, and ideas of programs that could be effective.

We've got an older generation still running Congress, our state legislatures, and courts, it's going to take more than just public opinion to change their minds about laws, especially when the older generation is the one who votes for them as well.

Answer 2

Dear "-" (or is that "_"?),
This question gets asked once every week.
Get in contact with, or at least look up "The National Organization of Men Against Sexism" (NOMAS). That should give You some useful information and background material to work with. Check the number of times this, or a similar, question has been asked during the last 12 months. It should be somewhere over the 400 mark by now.
Cheers, Ashleigh.

Answer 3

This subject has always irritated me- while some claim that there is no reason for a men's study program because all other programs are written in a man's perspective, I disagree. The feminist revolution altered our perspective on women, but it never clearly defined (nor did it intend to define) the male's role in this feminist society. The "men's programs" are written by men that I cannot relate with or respect in the least. The men of today are a confused and aimless bunch. Gender is a duality- redefining women redefines men as well. And this redefinition of men has proven important but non-existent. Women changed their roles in society, but men didn't. Very frustrating.

Yes, I think there should be a Men's Study program because the 1950's conception of "male" is dead, and nothing has risen to take its place.

Answer 4

I still say that it should be called some neutral since it's not possible to study women's rights/whatever without studying men as well.

When you say equal rights... equal to what? Men. There you have it, you have to see both sides in order to compare something to make it equal. So name it accordingly.

Human Rights
Human Studies
Social Fairness Studies

Eh, who knows, I'm not known for coming up with great names.

Answer 5

The argument goes that every other department is a Men's Studies department.

In history, one tends not to learn about the accomplishments of women. This has not been the case at my school, but I've heard it is so in others.

In literature classes-- at my school as well-- one has to specifically take a women's lit course to read anything by a woman other than Jane Austen, and even then, it is rare.

Let's not even get started on science.

I don't necessarily agree with this viewpoint, but I do think that a Men's Studies department is a bit unnecessary. Men's accomplishments are widely acknowledged and learned about.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Uh...bc most men in college dont care! just kidding 4 real. Class selections are carefully chosen at colleges. They want to offer classes that are likely to be selected by the students. I cant imagine 100's of men signing up for "men's studies" courses. Besides, most of you have gotten to know yourselfs pretty well (leftie & rightie) by college. lol

Answer 8

Universities are gradually waking up to the fact that more independent Men's Studies departments are needed. In the meantime please consider enrolling online at:-
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mens-Studies
Your support is needed

Answer 9

Not true, there is no such major in men's studies, you cannot get a master's or PhD. Woman, especially feminists often fear a group of men talking and defining masculinity for themselves. They have for the last 50 years defined masculinity for men. If we truly want a generation of strong willed, confident, and accomplished male leaders and renaissance men of the modern world, this is a nessessary discussion. Feminists try to suppress men and make them feel guilty for having pride in being male. Also it is ok for men to be strong, opinionated and not agree with what feminism feeds them, feminism does not work for them, and that is ok.

Answer 10

Shouldn't there also be separate Gay Men's Studies and Lesbian Studies Departments as well as Transgender, Bisexual, and Polysexual Studies Departments, to be fair?