naisho
Forum Disorders M.D.,Ph.D
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DD - I think it is due to underlying cause of clashes from some social set of 'etiquette' norms, either from culture standards, or individual beliefs.
I wouldn't go as far as to implode my personal sets of standards on another, but I respect that people have their own opinions and would have no means to change them.
In fact, we, as those who are in the flow of modernized pseudo-american culture, we know the trend is going towards less segregation of women in predominately male-originated activities. IMO, it has both positive and negative impacts..
Positive in that the fact it's indisputable that over time if this continues, women would have equal representation in normal american culture within several generations. Negative in that it challenges and disrupts old fashioned standards, culture and such.
The steer seems positive overall, with serious physical sports that are not only cardiovascular but more in line with self defense, it would benefit women as a whole group. Krav Maga is an example of 'exploitation' in that, where women are seen taking guys down in the sport both in sparring and real life - as a guy I notice men get wowed by these things because they're usually overlooked and seen as insignificant in physical prowess, then reality shows otherwise.
I try to encourage coed activities personally, rather than singling women out. In ultimate, girls in there are ok with until they give that look "I don't feel like playing, so I'll do half effort." Then it means time to take a break.
I wouldn't go as far as to implode my personal sets of standards on another, but I respect that people have their own opinions and would have no means to change them.
In fact, we, as those who are in the flow of modernized pseudo-american culture, we know the trend is going towards less segregation of women in predominately male-originated activities. IMO, it has both positive and negative impacts..
Positive in that the fact it's indisputable that over time if this continues, women would have equal representation in normal american culture within several generations. Negative in that it challenges and disrupts old fashioned standards, culture and such.
The steer seems positive overall, with serious physical sports that are not only cardiovascular but more in line with self defense, it would benefit women as a whole group. Krav Maga is an example of 'exploitation' in that, where women are seen taking guys down in the sport both in sparring and real life - as a guy I notice men get wowed by these things because they're usually overlooked and seen as insignificant in physical prowess, then reality shows otherwise.
I try to encourage coed activities personally, rather than singling women out. In ultimate, girls in there are ok with until they give that look "I don't feel like playing, so I'll do half effort." Then it means time to take a break.