There are many different reasons why we need male teachers in society today. They have to face advantages and disadvantages. Some of these male teachers feel the need, or desire, to mentor these young boys. Female educators are important, but male educators are equally important, in a way that is not possible for a woman. Both male and female teachers provide education in which the other sex is weaker. It is therefore essential that young people are exposed to both in educational environments. There are many benefits to being a male educator. The biggest advantage of being a male teacher would be personal satisfaction. Male teachers have the need or desire to want to shape the minds of the students they teach. Knowing that they make a difference is also an advantage in itself. “This proves that a job in a primary school is not only rewarding, but can also be a fresh start for men in careers they don't enjoy.” (Nathan Forman). Male teachers also experience affirmative action because they are men and will easily get a teaching job. Many say men also have the advantage of attending primary school because they can get more promotions. Because the percentage of male educators at the elementary level is low, most administrators hire men to fill the positions. Many view male teachers as role models for students. There are two organizations that encourage and recruit men to join early childhood education; the National Education Association (NEA) and Menteach.org. However, the advantages of being a male teacher also come with disadvantages. There are three main disadvantages to being a male teacher: the salary, negative effects from the surrounding society, and being seen as a child molester or gay... middle of paper ... ...appy. Considering the gender difference, the exposure of both male and female teachers to the youth of the society is essential, and male teachers are equally important as female teachers in the educational field. Works Cited Nforman1 [Nathan Forman]. “A decision towards the positive”. BlogSpot. BlogSpot, April 2, 2004. Internet. November 9, 2011. Smith, Janet. “Male primary teachers: disadvantaged or advantaged? Page(s): 12, November 9, 2011. Macdonald, Brad. “The Case of Male Teachers,” The Trumpet, November 9, 2011. Watson, Lemuel, and C. Sheldon Woods. in the lives of children, families and communities. Rotterdam, Boston/Taipei, 2011. Shaun P. Johnson. “The status of male teachers in public education ». (2008)