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Post by Admin on Jul 16, 2013 18:45:16 GMT
I found this project to be an interesting one, as someone with a younger brother frequently subject to derogatory terms for being seemingly effeminate, it makes a very valid point and seems to be a worthwhile cause. Thoughts? |
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Post by klingonchick on Jul 16, 2013 20:05:25 GMT
I think this is a good cause. Men are victims of the patriarchy too, though in different ways that people don't really think about. My little brother has had emotional troubles regarding his weight because he isn't ripped like male models or body builders and he is 10 YEARS OLD.
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Post by spawnofspock on Jul 17, 2013 10:12:17 GMT
I agree with most of it, there's a little tidbit that I kind of don't entirely agree with, but what I think the root of the problem in our culture is that we objectify people and devalue them constantly. This goes for both men and women. This culture puts our value not in our hearts but our appearance, physical and emotional.
I also think the problem this film is trying to address has some things to do with a little bit of homosexuality in some males, because being effeminate or liking somewhat "girly" things doesn't mean you're gay, but in our society that's seen as such, so the boys around you put you down and call you "fag" while the media encourages you and says "it's okay to be gay" rather than saying "it's okay to like these things".
I hope that makes sense.
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Post by Admin on Jul 17, 2013 16:35:14 GMT
Yeah that is a very valid point. Despite claiming acceptance society still has an issue with writing off certain activities as 'gay'... I think a very important lesson that we don't teach (or haven't been taught I suppose, as the younger generation) is that personal identity, your likes and dislikes, your habits and mannerisms, your strengths and weaknesses - does not necessarily equate or even have any relevance at all to sexuality, or who you fall in love with. I wonder if the full documentary would discuss that issue or not.
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Post by spawnofspock on Jul 18, 2013 5:43:28 GMT
It APPEARS that it would, considering emotions that aren't anger are considered feminine. But, it might not, which would be extremely unfortunate.
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