Thanks for your replies Sarah. You’ve had the courtesy of answering, which I did not get from the author of the top article, unfortunately.
I do not recall claiming in my responses an argument that the lack of males in teaching is due to bias against them — even though i have my suspicions, i would not claim anything with the backing of data.
I just desire to raise concern about the lack of males in the classroom as children and youth miss an essential perspectives on life if they do not have the input of role models from men, which I’m sure will be very detrimental to the newer generations. It is already raising its ugly head in the form of current young male underachievement and higher education desertion that can be confirmed from a number of sources.
Whatever the reasons may be, they must be considered high priority.
I would not expect a man to have the authority or experience to teach young girls about hardships or joys that are particular to women. Neither should be expected that women would have the ability to guide boys about the issues that are unique to men.
I honestly believe that in most developed countries, the move towards gender equality has been embraced and has serious momentum. However, my fear is that it is now throwing its weight to the other side and creating serious inbalances unfavourable to young men.
