Monday, March 16, 2009

How many women wore Prostate Cancer ribbons on Father's Day

How many women wore Prostate Cancer ribbons on Father's Day?
On Mother's Day, many men wore pink ribbons to support the fight and research against breast cancer. Many men marched in breast cancer research-funding walks and parades. Many men joined women in various charity drives for the support of breast cancer research. In fact, the Major League Baseball players (all men) used pink bats and wore pink armbands in the games that Mother's Day to support this very same cause: http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070513/capt.cd510df56c504e299e2882c9d02adfc9.marlins_nationals_baseball_rfk108.jpg Now, how many women wore prostate cancer ribbons for Father's Day? *crickets* Further evidence that feminists have influenced society to ignore men's health issues. Further evidence that women today are far more sexist than men. Let me also state that there is roughly the same amount of reported cases of prostate cancer per year as there is breast cancer cases (slightly over 200,000 for each). The number difference between the breast and prostate cancer per year are only in the few thousands. How many of you women even know what a Prostate Cancer ribbon looks like? Probably none of you. Don't worry ladies, I've provided a link: http://www.theribbonlady.com/images/light-blue-layout.jpg How many feminist women here even care? *crickets* Smahteepanties: Plenty of people in the medical field wear ribbons. At my local hospital this past Mother's Day, a Breast Cancer Research drive was thrown with people wearing pink t-shirts, including many medical physicians. There are many doctors and nurses that ran in breast cancer research marathons to raise money. Just because they work in the medical field doesn't mean they have to feel "high-and-mighty" as if they don't need to support any cancer charities. Your choice to not wear ribbons is your own preference, but does not represent the views of all medical workers. Deirdre: What makes you think that myself and other Men's Rights activists aren't all over it? I've been spreading the word about prostate cancer awareness for the past year or so. Also, you sexist statement that the only way for men to address health issues is with stereotypical macho "posturing" and "bragging" only shows your lack of maturity that you try to conceal behind your thin veil of self-righteousness. It also shows how you poke fun at serious health issues regarding men; only further proving my point of feminist women's indifference to men's health issues. You really should work on ceasing to project your own immaturity and sexism on to others. Trinitrotoluene: Yes, women are far more sexist than men. The fact that you think such an idea is far-fetched is in itself a testament to your own sexism and prejudice against men. This is a socialized phenomena -- that we associate sexism with men, just as we associate racism with whites. Here's a study from Science Daily that showed that women are more prone to being prejudice and sexist against the opposite gender than men: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041219211742.htm
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We had no need to wear the ribbons as we organised a charity golf match all proceeds going to the national prostrate fund over here. Proactivity.
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risky to ask that here. u just entered hostile territory.
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great question....
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Eh feminists don't care. They'll pay lip service to it and then leave it at that. They can go on and on and on and on all day long but their actions probably won't match their words. Expect to get very few feminists answering this question or, if they do, expect them to say how much they believe that men should recieve funding for prostate cancer research. Then watch them turn around and never give it another thought.
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Actually, I bought a magnetized blue ribbon and put it on my car. It's still there. I never removed it. .My stepdad has had prostate cancer. My grandfather, too. I also have a pink one on my car for breast cancer. My mother is a breast cancer survivor. EDIT: I would also like to say that I think it's horrible that you would say that feminists "don't care" about men's health issues. I have a father, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, a son, and lots of male friends, all of whom I love. Why wouldn't I care about men's health issues? What you are saying is very untrue. I care about what happens to men, women and children.
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I have an enameled orange one (and a grey one - for lung cancer) on my lapel - which I wear only once the weather gets cooler. Now that I think of it, sometimes I wear a little red dress (heart disease in women) or a Red and White Ribbon (for Marfans Syndrome, which I have) Yeah - I wear a lot of ribbons, most of them not at the same time. I actually dont wear a pink ribbon, because the sad thing is breast cancer research wastes so much money (I work in research, so I can say this with some authority...though I also have to admit, my depression research has benefitted in someways from those same extemporaneous studies).... But that said... Did you know that until recently (the last 25 years) most drugs were never tested on women because it was thought their monthly hormone fluctuations would influence the experiment results. Guess what? The inital tests of birth control pills were tested on men - No kidding. Y'know, I cant find fault with sisters taking care of themselves. When was the last time you asked the fellows at the office or the bowling team if they got thier PSA tested? Raising awareness means having open dialogue....on my behalf, and on the behalf of every woman who has ever loved a father, brother a son....have one with your fellow men. Thanks
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No, I didn't. And honestly, I think political ribbons and/or wristbands have become a parody of themselves. If I wore a ribbon every time I was saddened by a situation, I'd look like a clown. People are literally wearing their hearts on their sleeves, and I don't see the point anymore. I didn't read the rest of your stuff--I know prostate cancer is a horrible thing. I saw my uncle--an athlete, a life-long gym member, never smoked, never drank--die in his '50s from prostate cancer, and it was very sad. I know it's a problem, but I do think more awareness is now being promoted in the media. Even 10 years ago, nobody even talked about it, so clearly there is more information, more awareness, and more research into prostate cancer. Things have changed.
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How many times do you need to ask this question?
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I actually refuse to wear pink ribbon pins. And lets say I did decide to wear a pin that helps only one type of cancer, I don't know were to get them. (Well you can get pink ribbon pins everywhere, but not the blue ones for prostate cancer). I also refuse to participate in Breast Cancer walks, or fund those who do participate in them. I would though, if there was more walks and such for other forms of cancers, then I'd support them all.
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I would think you and the masculinists would be all over that one. This would be your first project to work on socialization and bonding. Men were ignoring their own health problems and feminism actually has nothing to do with that. Perhaps men could shoulder some responsibility for their own problems instead of blaming them on feminism. I happened to do a lot of education around not only prostrate cancer but also testicular self examination as well a men examining their breasts. Men are the ones that are fearful of asking for a simple prostrate test. Maybe it could become into a masculine posturing contest where males could brag about whose doctor has the largest fingers. You really should work on ceasing to project your own inadequacies onto others.
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I'm sorry, I don't feel that I have to wear a ribbon to remind me of some type of cancer. I work and help cancer patients. I have something BETTER than a ribbon. I have hands-on contact. And I wouldn't trade my job for all the ribbons in the world just to remind me of a certain cancer for that particular month. I am reminded EVERYDAY for the past 12 years. How blessed is that? I must say, very blessed.
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Hi Lycra-Spandex, Since I replied to the same question a fair while ago, I have since been keeping an eye out for Prostrate cancer ribbons, without an success unfortunately. But I will proudly wear one as a sign that I care about men's health issues as soon as they are up for sale. Good job promoting men's health issues and wishing you happiness in you goal of helping the cause of equality.
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Even most MEN don't wear prostrate ribbons. Rarely do you see a man displaying a blue ribbon. Why is this? Women more sexist than men? That's the funniest thing I've read all day. Thanks for the laugh I needed it.
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I don't wear ribbons. Ever. For anything. But I must ask: How many MEN took it upon themselves to wear prostate cancer ribbons?






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