Michelle Phan uses CM Storm QuickFire Pro

[tp4tissue]

No, it is not sexism...

We socialize women differently for a "PURPOSE", and it is not one that was arbitrary chosen....

Mothering is a MAJOR component of a female's lifespan.  This require that we give them a very specific skill set that is ill-suited for most other work.

Actually, yes, it is.
Based on what you are saying, women are ill suited for anything but being in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant. How exactly is that NOT sexist?

Childbirth is a major component, but it doesn't encompass your entire lifespan and if it is that important, why are we not teaching many of these same skills to men, they often raise children as well.

We do NOT raise children.. SO VERY rarely...

I don't want to argue that "perhaps we should", or "whether" it's even a good idea...


But, the majority of men are not terribly involved in their "kids" time.

[SmallFry]

But, the majority of men are not terribly involved in their "kids" time.

I beg to differ. My dad is a HUGE part of my life. He is in Boy Scouts with me, got me into computers, and is constantly helping me with different projects I have.

[Leslieann]

Not sure I understand what you mean by computers "not nearly" being male dominated as I think.  You pointed out some figures stating female attendance close to 50 percent and then said it was retreating below 5 which would just prove my point.  And I feel that's unfortunate I wish there were more female students interested in IT.  I'm not saying because it's dominated by males means we have the right to be sexist.

The fact that they expected 45% shows that women are into computers at a much more balanced level than people think. The drop to 5% was due to how they were treated, not because they lost interest. Women still play with computers, at ever increasing levels, they just aren't trying to get into it as a career.

From an industry perspective, you are correct, it is very male dominated. Women have been pushed into the background in the industry, unfortunately, they still have yet to really come out in the hobbyists sector because it can actually be worse than the industry itself.

We do NOT raise children.. SO VERY rarely...
I don't want to argue that "perhaps we should", or "whether" it's even a good idea...

But, the majority of men are not terribly involved in their "kids" time.

More old ways of thinking, I know lots of fathers who are very much involved with their kids. Most are younger and admittedly, some are single fathers, but they absolutely love it and wouldn't want it any other way. As for the older ones who aren't, it almost always falls on the same age old argument, that it's "women's work". I'll give you one guess as to which family is happier and whose kids will still be speaking to them later in life.

If you love your kids, get involved.  Just putting clothes on their backs and food on the table isn't enough to qualify you as a good parent.

And what woman doesn't like a guy who is good with kids? (I know, l'm here arguing stereotypes, but it's beneficial for guys to hear)

[hashbaz]

would that i had the time, my dear hashbaz.

I just saw what went down in the commercialism vs. community thread, man.  Ain't nobody got time for that.

And for the record I agree with most of what you and Leslie are saying.  I just feel like it is coming on a bit strong for this thread.

[TheGreatAmphibianPling]

Paradox basically explained everything I wanted to said.  I started this thread because I thought it's interesting, also I did state that Freddie Wong also uses mechanical keyboard (who happen to be another youtube celebrity and is a guy).  So I don't know why everyone suddenly got offended and stuff.

Well, at least no one called you a Phan Boi...

[sth]

would that i had the time, my dear hashbaz.

I just saw what went down in the commercialism vs. community thread, man.  Ain't nobody got time for that.

And for the record I agree with most of what you and Leslie are saying.  I just feel like it is coming on a bit strong for this thread.

It's a big deal For real doe, i get that there is resistance to an idea when it is presented counter to one's realm of experience. I usually weigh the difference between straight up calling people out vs. attempting a more 'feel good' tack... unfortunately there are still a lot more people with preconceived ideas of what gender roles must entail. can't win em all...