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  • &eopte/T,ntertainment -r^ w^tern ramHnlan Page 4 Monday, January 29.1990 Common misconceptions about men John Ritchie Contributing Writer Some say the 60's were focused on Youth and the 70's on Women while the 90's will be focused on Men. The Men's Movement in terms of literature and male groups began in the middle 70's and has greatly expanded in the past few years. I often speak to classes and groups on men and masculinity issues. A common question at first is something similar to "Why do Men need a 'Movement' or encouragement to promote self exploration and change when they already have a majority of the economic and political power within a patriarchal society?" I offer the following reasons for encouraging men to look within themselves and to consider changing or diminishing some unhealthy stereotypic behaviors. Physical Illness/Injury The male role is hazardous to men's physical health. Men die on the average 8 years younger than women and have higher death rates in every life stage. Men have significandy higher murder, suicide, assault, alcohol and drug abuse, and disease rates compared to women, and men are less likely to seek medical help or acknowledge medical symptoms. Isolation and Loneliness Men are stereotypically taught to separate and place a priority on self worth and achievements whereas women are stereotypically taught how to develop intimacy and connectedness and place a priority on relationship building. Therefore, men often feel lonely and alienated, and afraid of closeness and equality. Mental Health Deterioration Stereotypic masculine values (e.g., achievement, power, withdrawn emotions, athletic prowess, logical thinking, aggression, control, toughness, order, discipline, independence) seem highly valued in adolescence but often lead to adjustment problems in adulthood due to lack of social-emotional skills. Therefore it appears counter-productive to strongly promote traditional male attitudes and behaviors which at high levels of attainment promote poor coping skills, poor self image, and negative feelings. Past surveys have found that over 80% of males attending college see themselves as "inadequate" in male traits. The common obsession with achievement and success results in a sense of failure, futility, and cynicism. Role Restrictions/Identification Pre-school boys learn to restrict their interests and activities significantly more than girls. Stereotype behaviors and attitudes stay with boys/men more than women. A loss of individuality and personality and work options result. Power and strength become associated with the role (e.g., job title, wealth) rather than the person. A male's sense of importance and power are often experienced by himself as superficial, dependent on factors other than one's own resources and self worth. Loss of Self Most males don't know who they really are or what they really want. The Industrial Revolution and other factors have separated boys from their fathers. Boys today learn about masculinity primarily through the media and their mother's view of men rather than their father or older men. Pain/Defensiveness Many males find themselves confused and defensive about male related behavior like wars, assaults, and rape. Men too suffer from the dominance of, and competition with, other men, and from the stress of winning or losing. Males experience hurt and pain but aren't encouraged to openly express it or ask for help so it often goes unnoticed or understated. In conclusion, males need an avenue to explore and enhance male/masculine awareness and growth. Male/masculine traits have been misunderstood and misused. Men need and deserve better physical and mental health, intimate love and friendship relationships, freedom and support for their individuality, a clearer and deeper sense of who they are, and more joy and pride in the full expression of their male- ness. _^__^^______^ Editor's Note The Counselor's Corner is submitted weekly by Counseling and Psychological Services Center employees. ARC blood drive nets 375 pints Michael Jones Associate Editor The American Red Cross Bloodmobile rolled away from WCU Wednesday with 375 pints of Catamount blood. Monday yielded 126 units, Tuesday 149 units, and Wednesday the ARC collected 110 units. "I feel like the fraternity (Sigma Phi Epsilon) and the radio station (WWCU) did a wonderful job," says Red Cross Supervisor Anne Hargrove. "It was just in time to help Western North Carolina's blood shortage," she added. While there was some fac ulty and staff support, Hargrove commented that the vast majority of the donations were from students, and that it was a little disappointing that more faculty and staff did not come out for the blood-drive. The goal for the three day drive was 425 units of blood; however, ARC did not meet the goal. According to Hargrove, she was pleased with the amount of blood donated since it rained on Wednesday. Hargrove says that rain usually keeps donors at home. The bloodmobile will return to Western Carolina University April 16th. ARC asks for everyone to give the gift of life...donate blood to the American Red Cross. J&SPZ'V Aid may be available for London tour •Deli & BBQ Sandwiches i Salads * Desserts fhTWELL ABUSE Dillsboro's Famous Deli Since 1977 Eat In or Take Out Mon.-Sat. 11-4 Riverwood Shops ! 586-8588 Michael Jones Associate Editor Dr. Donald Loeffler of the Speech and Theatre Arts Department says that financial aid may be available now for students going on STA's London Theatre tour. Students may contact Mr. Glenn Hard- esty in financial aid for applications and information. Loeffler says six upper level credit hours are available to students going on the tour. Course study will center on Elizabethan Drama and Contemporary British Drama. The total cost of the tour is $ 1,995 which covers airfare, accommodations and continental breakfast. The total cost of the trip should be paid by April 6th. A deposit of $500 is required of WCU students who go on the tour. The tentative adgenda for the the 21 day trip is as follows, according to Loeffler. May 7 Leave Charlotte, NC for Gatwick, England May 8 Arrival in Gatwick, hotel check-in and the group will attend a play this evening. May 9 British museum tour—Afternoon free time—attend a play in the evening May 10 Stratford-on- Avon tour — matinee and evening play May 11 Tour Westminister Abbey and the British Parliment May 12 An evening mati nee May 13 Bus trip to Brighton and tour of Pavilion Palace May 14 Tour Hampton Court and Windsor casUe and evening play May 15 Tour Canterbury and an evening play May 16 Tour Victoria and Albert Museum May 17 Tour Tower of London, boat ride down the Thames river to Greenwich and evening play May 18 Tour Theatre Museum. Evening play May 19 Free May 20 Free May 21 Tour Leed CasUe — evening play May 22 Tour St. Paul's Cathedral May 23 Tour Museum of Moving Image May 24 Tour Warrwick Castle — Stratford-on-Avon Play May 25 Tour National Gallery of Art — Westminister Theatre May 26 Free May 27 Free May 28 Return to Charlotte Anyone interested in the STA London Theatre tour should contact Dr. Loffler in the STA department at 227-7491. J Our Valentine's Day Shipment has arrived! Remember your sweetheart with a beautiful gift from Petticoat Junction if ' '^Everytbiitgjrom elegant cottons to luxurious silks' 27 E. Main St., Sylva 586-8303. f^CITY IGHTS Ll New and Used Books Comics and Magazines New Age and Classical Music Unique Selection of Foreign Videos for Rent "Ask Us About Special Orders" 55 East Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779 (704) 586-9499 gftWftstt^ LuCu's Cafe located at: 18 W. Main St. Sylva, 9{C28779 Phone: 586-8989 55 ■_■ _■_■ _■_■ s a; m 'A JH ■-■ 'Catering ■H * Daily Lunch Specials U^ * Featuring Ethnic & Vegitarian dishes Wi * Dinner Features change weekly ■ m .J. T T » * Hours Tue - Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM and 55 Thurs, Fri & Sat 5:00PM - 9:00PM 0 * Wine Available & Brownbagging Permitted George eiiison - Seville Citizen ■K ■ ■■tasteful and roomy restaurant with its orchid interior, columns,and ceiling fans has a continental art deco look and atmosphere." ■•■■ 5> ■■:■ v. ■■:■ % ft 1 i >> oo—o -« — y<= e/Hson - Jsbeville Citizen «V
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