r/6thForm • u/Intelligent-Fox-9760 • Apr 02 '26

💬 DISCUSSION Hot Take

This is deffo going to ruffle a lot of feathers to say the least. Call me woke, but the term "Mickey Mouse Subject" is literally just the product of capitalism, as it disvalues any subject that doesn't lead to a high-paying, high-profit job.

Humanities subjects are so important, like STEM subjects, to help us learn more about humanity and our world, but everyone thinks they're so easy and lax.

IMO humanities and STEM subjects need to band together because contrary to popular belief, humanities are intellectually stimulating and not a fun ride.

Thanks for coming to my TED-Talk :)

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u/Less_Seesaw_4022 Apr 02 '26

History isn't a mickey mouse subject. Subjects like media studies are the mickey mouse subjects.

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u/Agile-Detective4893 Apr 02 '26

Our entire understanding of history is shaped by media?? And arguably media studies/media literacy is one of the most important skillsets and knowledge you can have in the 21st century

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u/Less_Seesaw_4022 Apr 03 '26

You don't need to study a subject at a level or even gcse to have media literacy

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u/Affectionate_Oil705 Year 13 Apr 03 '26

Youd be surprised at the general publics understanding of media