Mindset While Taking Women's Studies Class

Scribs1 · 2016-01-29T16:31:50+00:00

Think how you want but act like the others

Laxman14 · 2016-01-29T15:53:53+00:00

You should say nothing and support whatever statement they make if you value your reputation and academic career.

MeatCurtainRod · 2016-01-29T17:39:13+00:00

I feel sorry for you. All my experiences from personal to from my friends has been that a women's studies class is ALWAYS a bitch session. It is NEVER productive. In some cases, you will face mob mentality, and all the women around you will turn into hyenas.

The only option while taking on such an endeavor is to proclaim yourself a feminist or gay, and sit down and shut up like an elementary school boy. Contrary to rules and policies of universities, the teacher of such a course is the worst of the feminist group, and will not hesitate to fuck you and your future over if you 'step out of line' by going against the feminist narrative.

FrameWalker · 2016-01-29T18:25:55+00:00

You have nothing to gain and everything to lose from standing up for "the truth". Just smile, be friendly, do what's required to pass the class and pay attention. Maybe even use some of their own material to contribute to the discussion to make it seem like you care

Dont apologize for being a man. If pressed to make a statement on something go with something like wow that's a really good question. Well my mom always said...

Blerks · 2016-01-29T20:05:27+00:00

Jump through the hoops you have to to pass the course, don't bother trying to change people's opinions. As a man you are not allowed to form your own opinion on gender issues, so give them no inclination that you disagree with their dogma. If they ask you to speak up, make sure to formulate your comments starting from the assumptions that women ARE oppressed, etc. If anyone calls you out on being too quiet, say something about "not wanting to offend anyone by making comments that might be misinformed."

Focus your energy on looking through the propaganda for the actually useful information. If the class is mostly ideology and not enough content actually about women's health, ask the professor about other resources where you can learn about the subject. If you don't feel comfortable talking in class, you can likely still get participation marks by talking to your prof during office hours.

This course can teach you a valuable skill - learning from people you disagree with. Do everything you're asked to, even if you disagree with it, and learn everything you can from your professor and the people around you. Once you've passed the course you can look back and figure out what you disagreed with... and why. Learning what they believe from their own mouths and figuring out exactly why you disagree with it can teach you a lot about your own beliefs.

kokoro2 · 2016-01-30T00:48:10+00:00

A growth mindset. Don't go into with preconceived notions like you already have. You're a student. You're in a position of learning still, not one of authority as some 18 year old chump who reads stuff on the internet. Think critically, but don't be dogmatic, and you'll be fine.

NightwingTRP · 2016-01-29T19:47:57+00:00

Either keep your head down and just agree with everything. Smile and nod. Or... have some fun by ensuring you have all the stats and research from independent organisations for each piece - then raise questions in a passive fashion like "I'm so confused. When I was doing my reading and research for this, I found this from X organisation and it says blah blah, which seems to totally contradict what's being said here. I don't understand."

Be prepared with the phrase "I agree with you. Though I need to know how I reconcile it with this information." You'll be using it a lot. Careful use of tone, never get aggressive, remain passive and seem curious and sincere in your attempts to learn. You WANT them to give a good explanation... despite the fact you know they can't. Hence why you'll have fun. Watch the hamsters spin like crazy.

50pluspiller · 2016-01-30T01:46:29+00:00

School should be paying you to take this bullshit course.

trp-grasshopper · 2016-01-30T14:01:54+00:00

Go along with it all and make it a goal to bang one of the feminists in the class.. then smile and shake the hand of her hamster..

Because there is no way any self respecting woman would ever let herself be caveman fucked..

Professor_Red · 2016-01-29T19:47:11+00:00

Now is a prime time to hone those sarcastic undercover trolling abilities. Seize the opportunity.

Title	Mindset While Taking Women's Studies Class
Author	HangisLife
Upvotes	3
Comments	15
Date	January 29, 2016 3:35 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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