Re: Lack of men on campus may not be negative
- From: "Ben" <ArGee45@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 29 Sep 2005 08:22:20 -0700
ddnoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> The things studied in college rarely relate directly to an occupation.
> College can seem and feel like extending one's adolescence before
> entering the real world of work. It seems at least possible that young
> men are quite reasonably chosing to forego college in order to start
> earning. It is true that college graduates, on average, have higher
> earnings than people who skip college. However, most people who go to
> college leave it saddled with extremely heavy debts, another reason why
> young men may be making a realistic choice.
> While the number of strength-intensive jobs is no longer as great
> as it once was, there will always be fields in which physical strength
> is necessary -- and they will not be filled by women. Men may feel a
> stronger pull toward earning when they reach adulthood than women do.
> For all these reasons, the gender imbalance in college may not be as
> negative as it seems but reflect young men's realistic choices.
That stomping in the distance that's rippling the coffee in your cup is
Hyerdahl on her way over to argue with you. :)
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