OT MSU/UM Professor on leave after forcing students to buy a subscription to her website

Submitted by poseidon7902 on March 6th, 2023 at 4:33 PM

In the category of WTF.  MSU/UM professor Amy Wisner forced her Marketing students to buy a $100 / yr subscription to her website "Patriarchy Rebellion Community".  The school has placed her on leave while they investigate.  All stories online reference her as being at MSU where this was reported out, but wonder if UM has a similar problem.  

 

joegeo

March 7th, 2023 at 8:01 AM ^

So the sequence here is:

Power pose photo of the woman ina power suit is posted for comment.

People pile on.

Tender, caring mom photo is posted as a counterpoint, I guess proving she’s a more palatable, less threatening type of woman?

I think the sequence of comments here is pretty solid evidence of the patriarchy.

She does suck for the subscription move.

joegeo

March 7th, 2023 at 10:32 AM ^

That she did something unscrupulous set this all up, no doubt.

I think it's what people chose to focus on that was messed up, and that's why I commented. That original picture is a normal professional photo. I think because she's not smiling, is dressed in a suit, and has short hair, people panned it.

Romeo50

March 7th, 2023 at 8:49 PM ^

Snark and sarcasm are a hallmark of this blog. Look no farther than the founder and his writings and celebratory Muppets.

It's a fandom escape utilizing the freedom of speech still omnipresent. A roller coaster not a Ferris wheel. Some seem mired in BPONE.

joegeo

March 8th, 2023 at 4:50 PM ^

Watching people on the blog take down a woman for looking like a professional and not a mom ruins the ‘fandom escape’ for some of us.

The snark variety is markedly different from celebratory muppets. If you think misogynistic snark is a fun escape, that’s a privilege.

Romeo50

March 9th, 2023 at 4:16 PM ^

You don't watch too many comics I take it? 

Do you even know what misogynist means? Where's the hate or despise for women from me? You don't believe in differences in opinion or perspective?

You read through an entire OT thread teasing a Sparty professor here to "ruin" your fandom escape. Lot of effort to catch the bus of being offended. Wow.

I am sure she is just fine and nothing a UM sports blog single thread teases will alter this butterfly.

The privilege you speak of was patriarchally created and is on this patriarchal blog you came to. It is a privilege I don't want to rebel against...but you have your thread searching/critiquing fun.  

Just writing this has made me smile. 

m1817

March 6th, 2023 at 5:54 PM ^

If you pre-order The Rebellion Book, you get a free Rebel t-shirt, a $34.99 value. Such a deal. That is a real life lesson in Marketing. How many other professors give you a "free" t-shirt for buying a book they have authored for use in their class?  Not only do you buy the book, you become a human billboard for it,  That's Marketing genius.

MightyMatt13

March 6th, 2023 at 4:51 PM ^

True story, when I was an undergrad (UM Dearborn) we had a math professor who passed away part way through the semester. We all purchased his required book, which the new professor did not use. They sent in a counselor on our first day back after he passed, and one of the first things she said was that we'd be refunded for the book. 

It all stuck with me as very odd...