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Originally Posted by GGG
On the nursing and teaching and post secondary in general we should be doing a better job of encouraging young men of choosing that field. Yes it is an issue. It's not the issue this thread is about though but it certainly isn't desire that has affected university enrolement or male numbers in female dominated fields it's patriarchal views and reduced expectations of boys.
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I didn't mention it to bring men entering female dominated fields into the discussion. I was just trying to point out that it's not always a barrier that is preventing women, minorities or whatever group you want to use, from entering fields. I was just pointing out that people are different and make different choices. Kind of just pointing out the hypocrisy of some of the the arguments. I don't think men have a harder time going into nursing just like I dont think it's harder for a Woman to be a sportsnet anchor. It's not sexism, there's less interest from one group. Mostly just wanted say that there's not always an outrageous reason that a group is less represented in certain areas.
If fewer men go to university it's lowered expectations of boys and patriarchal views, if it were fewer women it's discrimination. I think there are more women probably because they deserve it and are likely more successful in school. Maybe how we teach needs to be looked at, maybe not. I certainly don't think men have a tough time.
I'm actually in agreement with Rube Cube and Shantz for the most part there are some very gross shady things that have been going on for a long time and I'm glad to see it come out. I'm also not willing to blame everything on unfair treatment because it isn't accurate.