I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially to the proud feminists out there, but one thing is undeniable: there will always be differences between the two sexes. Even before we are born, our parents start decorating nurseries in the universal pink for girls and blue for boys. Around the world, bathroom signs depict ladies as that ubiquitous stick figure clad in a dress and men as an identical shape, sans the odd triangular vestment. There is a clear gender separation.
For me, gender differences are especially visible during our college years. There's even a Web site called "Bros Like This Site" that highlights the favorite activities of alpha-males in their 20s, which range from tailgating to eating red meat to debating whether a girl is hot. The site has inspired me to think of the disparities between male and female students at this University. Put more succinctly: stuff U.Va. "bros" like and stuff U.Va. "biddies" like.
First of all, boys and girls tend to segregate academically. An overwhelming percentage of the girls I know are art history or sociology majors - softies, for lack of a better word. Meanwhile, the Commerce School and Monroe Hall, the new economics building, are genuine seas of testosterone and Axe body spray. Because let's be honest, bros love money, at least according to the Web site. Similarly, the sexes concentrate in different libraries. While Alderman Caf
Read More
How Cville Tulips cultivates community for refugee women
By Grace Roddy | 9 hours agoSince its founding, Cville Tulips has grown into a city-wide, community effort.
Mejicali spices up Charlottesville’s Mexican cuisine
By Charley Thomas | 2 days agoWith its colorful atmosphere and bold flavors, Mejicali’s spin on Mexican dishes is likely to win the hearts of casual diners and Charlottesville foodies alike
MSA’s humanitarian spotlight sparks empathy and dialogue on global crises
By Malaika Rehman | 4 days agoThe event marked the third humanitarian spotlight hosted by the Muslim Students Association.
