> Why do people continue to throw gender studies, law, medicine, business and engineering into the same pot?
Because my generation grew up having all of those thrown into the same pot. Kindergarten to high school the constant mantra from parents, teachers, to counsellors was to, "Get a degree! It doesn't matter what the degree is, just get one and you will have a good job! If you don't you will be a garbage man for the rest of your life!"
And the adults all genuinely believed it. Because it was true in their generation. An fine arts degree was basically a ticket to a decent paying office job as some manager's administrative assistant typing out letters, taking phone calls and scheduling meetings.
It's not that true anymore, even when I entered into the work force. And that was a long time ago.
Because my generation grew up having all of those thrown into the same pot. Kindergarten to high school the constant mantra from parents, teachers, to counsellors was to, "Get a degree! It doesn't matter what the degree is, just get one and you will have a good job! If you don't you will be a garbage man for the rest of your life!"
And the adults all genuinely believed it. Because it was true in their generation. An fine arts degree was basically a ticket to a decent paying office job as some manager's administrative assistant typing out letters, taking phone calls and scheduling meetings.
It's not that true anymore, even when I entered into the work force. And that was a long time ago.