Why, oh Y?

In a bizarre twist on logic and reality, the University of Washington has hired a male to head the Women's Studies department. Professor David Allen will be the only man in charge at the 10 major universities that offer doctoral programs in women studies. While this may seem controversial, Professor Allen claims he is completely committed to feminist causes and empathizes with the discrimination, violence, and injustices that women face every day. Allen is also a nurse and knows about gender stereotyping. He says his father thought it was an "outrageously bad idea" that he became a nurse. Oh, well that definitely qualifies him for the job! Am I just being a cynical, man-hating dyke or is this NOT the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard? Thanks Amber, for the link.