Howard U is taking out its classics dept and the discussion on TV mentioned that all kinds of humanities are being cancelled, women's studies, African American studies et al.
That the focus is getting more and more on what gets me a job. Not to get a PhD and wait on tables.
It is sad but on the other hand we have this rising emphasis on STEM, pushing girls in STEM workshops. And grads coming out of engineering or comp sci do get jobs.
But with the shrinking humanities studies, there will be less opportunities for those that choose that path.
I wish that DD's school had more classics earlier. They do introduce latin in 8th grade, but I think there should have be more. Classics should be a requirement in high school.
