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Balance Advisory Board of Stony Brook University Mens Center

Balance Advisory Board of Stony Brook University Mens Center

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Steve W.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 2 months ago
The State University of New York at Stony Brook received a grant to inaugurate a center for the study of men and masculinities. The advisory board for this center consists of six women and four men. No womens' programs of any kind permit male dominance of any type on their advisory boards, nor do they select men with a track record of antagonism toward and mockery of women and womens' issues. Stony Brook's current board is stacked with feminists, including the icon Gloria Steinem. Google "Feminist Boot Camp" to see why a majority of feminists on a mens program advisory board is ill-conceived; unless that mens program is intended to be an example of false advertising in the first place. We, the undersigned, urge the administration at Stony Brook University to create a more balanced advisory board for its new mens program, one that consists of five men and five women.

Updates

June 23, 2013

The composition of this advisory board remains a point of concern for those who believe that a program focused on men should reflect a broader range of perspectives. I have spent time reading the thoughtful reflections left here by others who see the necessity of institutional balance. We continue to advocate for a structure that represents the inclusive dialogue that this center promised to facilitate.

June 23, 2013

The steady growth of this petition reflects a genuine desire to see true fairness in how this center is structured. It is encouraging to see that so many individuals recognize the importance of building a board that honors the original purpose of this program.

11 Comments

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Steve Walker
12 years ago Featured

What in God's name could Gloria Steinem have to contribute to a Men's Program of any kind? Why feminist dogma of course!

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Sabrina Michaels
12 years ago Featured

I agree that the composition of this advisory board is a mockery of mens studies.

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Patrice DeStefano
12 years ago Featured

Jane Fonda's membership on the board of this center is a gross insult to our veterans.

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Carla Munoz
12 years ago Featured

Actually, Aaron, she's 78. She is on the board to insure that males are indoctrinated with feminist dogma at all costs.

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Aaron Sharfeld
12 years ago Featured

Steinem is a 77-year old feminist activist. Why should she be on the advisory board of any program devoted to masculinities?

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Mike Sharma
13 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. Imagine a women's studies group run by guys like this. They wouldn't stand for it for one second.

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Lorraine Velasco
12 years ago

Jane Fonda should NOT be placed on the mens advisory board.

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Morton Weintraub
12 years ago

Why would a mens program need a female majority on its advisory board?

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