In a way, the literary field is an artifact, persevering through some independent bookstores, dedicated scholars, and of course, English majors. However, as the LA Times reports, English majors are in a sharp decline: from 2011 to 2021, the amount of English majors dropped by a third. As someone who has been asked more times than I can count, “Well, what are you going to do with an English degree?” by nearly everyone who meets me, here are the top 5 reasons why we need English majors (and why people should stop asking English majors that question). First of all, let’s address the myth that English majors only end up as Starbucks baristas. Well-read people, like English majors, are naturally aware of the social and political landscapes they live in.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 22, 2022 21:49 UTC