So would Atlanta |
Me too |
For female students, the South is pretty dangerous. They'd have very little say in their own healthcare - even in the case of a life-threatening emergency.
For males - it's a little easier. However, my son and his cousin had a conversation the other day about how they think they'd have a hard time going to college in a red state. I was proud of them for really thinking it through. My son is being recruited at many schools in red states. The schools are progressive enough that he'd feel comfortable there and luckily, as a male, he just has more options than his female classmates. |
Can you explain what the magic formula is? Who is this mysterious "they"? We know about Southern states banning books, discussions on racism and of course limiting women's access to healthcare. Is that what you are referring to? I hardly think those students are safe. Many Southern schools are completely incapable of dealing with rape (all colleges are bad but my point is that Southern schools are no better). |
Higher Ed and The South is an oxymoron. |
Most girls and women are capable enough to figure out birth control. |
As has been stated multiple times in this thread, south Florida is an exception to the not many Jews in the South fact. |
I want each of you posters arguing that the south is the accepting land of opportunity for Jews to read a f#%^n history book and while you’re at it, ask some actual Jewish people if they’re thinking of moving to the Deep South (NOT south Florida) anytime soon to escape antisemitism. This is the most bizarre argument I’ve seen lately on DCUM and that’s really saying something… |
I know I thought I was! Have two kids, have an Ob-Gyn unwilling to tie my tubes at 30 (too young, you might change your mind— looking back, what an a**), get an IUD, and don’t worry about it for 5 years. Most reliable BC besides sterilization. And yet, less than a year later I was rushed to the ER hemorrhaging internally from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. I lost regular periods on the IUD and had no idea I was even pregnant. And when IUDs fail, that’s what happens. I guess at least I was in VA, where I didn’t even hear the word abortion as they ran me into surgery at 1 am? And not a red state in 2024 where treatment would have been denied until the hospital layer signed off (I’m a lawyer, and the thought of lawyers making medical calls terrifies me BTW. We are 100% unqualified to make medical judgment calls.). Yes- birth controls fails. And sometimes in ways that put the woman’s life in danger. |
Glad you are ok. And thank you for sharing your story. This is exactly what terrifies me for my daughters. And why any states with crazy draconian laws wrt women’s health are just not an option for us. |
It’s been known as a retirement spot for Jewish retirees and every other retiree. Boca Raton comes to mind. |
High school and college are the demographics that have abortions the most because of unwanted pregnancies. Men should be capable too but they almost always are not. |
According to Brandeis … The U.S. Jewish population is concentrated in a few number of states and metropolitan areas. Over 60% of American Jews live in just six states. Slightly over 20% resides in New York State, 14% in California, followed by 12% in Florida; 8% in New Jersey; and 5% each in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. I can see non religious Jews and non religious people in general moving somewhere different but ones that want a community and local synagogue will probably stay in the Northeast or Florida when retired. |
+1 Seriously. I can't get over the number of posters here whose top priority seems to be the availability of abortions. |
At exactly how many southern universities do you see Palestinian flags waving and being erected on school buildings, Jewish students being bullied and/or assaulted, etc? Jewish students and families are welcomed in the south. |