Grumpy404Dec 25

What are the best cheap crafts for men?

https://lemmy.zip/post/55649292

What are the best cheap crafts for men? - Lemmy.zip

Im not sure if this post matters but im bored. Ive debated on making stickers or candles just to learn something but im unsure as i dont have a use for them afterwards, havent tried it yet because i overthink. Should i go with one of the crafts i suggest or is there something more suited for men out there, maybe bread making?

Show threadJerkface (any/all)Dec 25
I don’t understand the gendered aspect of this question. Surely hobbies are not gendered.
Show threadBCsven
They shouldn’t be, but we are still transitioning out of segregated hobbies. And there are issues when say a knitting group of 60 year old women may be uncomfortable with a man joining. Or vice versa for a stereotypical male hobby.
Dec 25 at 4:11amWeb
Show threadWrenDec 25
Why would women be uncomfortable about a dude joining if it’s not a gendered club? I haven’t met knitters of any age who wouldn’t be thrilled to talk wool weights and patterns with anyone. I’m a woman who’s been in and taught a ton of art and craft groups, they’ve all been mixed in age and genders. Art is for everyone.
Show threadBCsvenDec 25

I agree, but we still have a generation that avoid men as they are a threat to vulnerable women, or seen as they don’t belong.

I’m not if that era. My girls all know how to change tires, brakes and oil on their cars. Two of them capable of doing major auto work. And my son likes nail polish.

But my moms era is still highly focused on gendered activities.

Show threadWrenDec 25

My experience has been much different. I went to art school, teach art classes, and join plenty of art and craft groups. I do everything from woodworking to Arduino to crochet, I’ve seen quite a few different group dynamics.

That’s not to say you’re wrong, lotta people have dumbass opinions on gender, but I’m so thankful I haven’t experienced that. The men’s sheds opening to women in the UK are a great example of positive change among the older generation.

Show threadJerkface (any/all)Dec 25
You totally underestimate knitters. Knitters are bad ass. People 60 today are GenX! I know it was just an example and refuting it doesn’t prove anything, but my point is that’s an increasingly archaic view and I don’t think we need to mollycoddle people with such views any longer.
Show threadBCsvenDec 25
True, we don’t. Just pointing out what I still see, especially prevalent amongst people who have a Christian background in this area.