Why math/science/technology?

Why are math/science/technology(MST) based careers looked upon more favorably than literature/history/arts based careers?

MST usually offers higher paying jobs, more respect and prestige than humanities based careers. Why is it so?

Why are literature/art/music great hobbies but avoided as career paths?

Do people shy away from humanities related careers due to a hit or miss chance?

These are just a few questions that came to mind. I've noticed this a lot, especially with us asians, and hoped to get an answer here.

Originally posted by: ~LiL*PrInCeZ~

Why are math/science/technology(MST) based careers looked upon more favorably than literature/history/arts based careers?

MST usually offers higher paying jobs, more respect and prestige than humanities based careers. Why is it so?

Why are literature/art/music great hobbies but avoided as career paths?

Do people shy away from humanities related careers due to a hit or miss chance?

These are just a few questions that came to mind. I've noticed this a lot, especially with us asians, and hoped to get an answer here.

because it requires intelligence and better analytical skills..for problem solving to sustain or excel..but not everyone going in this direction has brains I'd say...😆..

Rest of the disciplines are just a matter of perseverance and more secular...

Originally posted by: qwertyesque

because it requires intelligence and better analytical skills..for problem solving to sustain or excel..but not everyone going in this direction has brains I'd say...😆..

Rest of the disciplines are just a matter of perseverance and more secular...

Well said Qwerty.. Re brains and acumen- very important if one is going to make it above average in anything really arts/science or commerce.

But the single most reason for MST career demand is more average oppurtunities then in arts and literature based careers.

Originally posted by: ~LiL*PrInCeZ~

Why are math/science/technology(MST) based careers looked upon more favorably than literature/history/arts based careers?

Foolishness😕!!!! Just people donno the beauty of humanities and they just are back of these sciences!!😡

MST usually offers higher paying jobs, more respect and prestige than humanities based careers. Why is it so?

Becuase world does'nt run with odes,sonnets, paintings ,stories or his story or her story😳!!

Why are literature/art/music great hobbies but avoided as career paths?

If our literature does'nt meet the standards of Betrand Russel,Bernard Shaw,or Shakessss peeer then it is tough to get daily bread by art/humanities!!

Sir Arthur canon doyle is an exception even though he is from sciences he settled in writing!

So to be on safe side people take these sciences! Which is a foolish choice! Unless and untill one really loves sciences they should'nt go into them for the sake of mummy daddy,chacha and chachi! We need to develop our carreer on our real interests!!Else we cannot excel in them!

Originally posted by: mythili_Kiran

Why are literature/art/music great hobbies but avoided as career paths?

If our literature does'nt meet the standards of Betrand Russel,Bernard Shaw,or Shakessss peeer then it is tough to get daily bread by art/humanities!!

Sir Arthur canon doyle is an exception even though he is from sciences he settled in writing!

So to be on safe side people take these sciences! Which is a foolish choice! Unless and untill one really loves sciences they should'nt go into them for the sake of mummy daddy,chacha and chachi! We need to develop our carreer on our real interests!!Else we cannot excel in them!

I agree... It is ll about expectations and perceptions. With MST, people don't mind settling for an average IT /math teacher job but with Arts/Literarture field everyone wants to be a famous legend ..Look at SRGMP , we hear contestants saying I want to be become big and famous and the mentors are fueling their cravings by making promises to make them famous singer..!!!😕 It is all or nothing with arts that makes it a far fetched proposition.

MST usually offers higher paying jobs, more respect and prestige than humanities based careers. Why is it so?

That's not really true. Everyone can be a millionaire with whatever job they decide to keep, the prestige and respect is always earned by not only co-workers, but people close to them. If we didn't have teachers forcing us to learn English, then I'm sure we would never figure out anything which related to English.

Why are literature/art/music great hobbies but avoided as career paths?

That's kinda ignorant, but it's true. People choose the career path by looking at how much the annual income is which is why art overall is ignored.

Do people shy away from humanities related careers due to a hit or miss chance?

Only when they don't feel like trying at all...and that's their problem.

Originally posted by: ~LiL*PrInCeZ~

Why are math/science/technology(MST) based careers looked upon more favorably than literature/history/arts based careers?

MST usually offers higher paying jobs, more respect and prestige than humanities based careers. Why is it so?

Why are literature/art/music great hobbies but avoided as career paths?

Do people shy away from humanities related careers due to a hit or miss chance?

These are just a few questions that came to mind. I've noticed this a lot, especially with us asians, and hoped to get an answer here.

Good questions. Javs!

I think that this is in the mindset of people. Sciences [MST] are considered for intellectuals, those who score more results etc etc. e.g. In Asian society we have this what I call "Doctor obsession". 😕Science based professions [more paying or not] are considered respectful and prestigeous. All this is based on that "intellectual" aspect. people having more brains.. they are more useful..

The problem lies here. Very few people think careers in arts/commerce as the FIRST choice of profession. Awareness is required. Teachers also need to give different ideas to their students because students listen to their opinions. There should be workshops...career pathways help desk.. etc. Students only need guidance. They are capable enough for decision. They just need oppotunities and a career which suits their needs whether its MST or Arts/ Commerce😊