CBBolts

@UC I don't see any need for a Men's Studies degree. The reason why Women's Studies was even invented was because all other courses (Humanities really) covered history, literature, politics, art, ect. from a male perspective. And to a great degree it remains that way today. So Women's Studies was created by people who recognized this problem and developed a solution. Personally I looked forward to the day when such courses are not necessary. But we’re not there yet.

/I'm a guy by the way.

snooks86

Girl Power!

Rwasko

Go BOLTS!!!!!

UChopeful2010

If you cheer for Bolts you are ultimately not cheering for Women's studies, but instead cheering against Men's Studies. I made it clear I had nothing against Women's Studies. There is obviously a need for the field. I do, however, think there should be a dedicated field to men as well. I am not alone. Many schools offer courses in Men's Studies that explore the varied influences of class, culture, race, and sexual orientation on defining men’s experiences. There is also the Journal of Men's Studies which cover's issues involving men’s relations with others, the continual tensions between the competing and contradictory roles men play in their ever-changing world, and the social construction of masculinities.

CalBear2009

@Rwasko: I'm glad to see an increasing study of the importance of women in my field (history). I've been researching the role of women in the Irish Republican movement in the early-to-mid 20th century (which has been mostly dominated by iconic male figures) as part of my senior honors thesis and hope to incorporate it into my graduate studies. It's beginning to turn around.... slowly but surely.

<--- also a male.