History of Feminism
Related: About this forumWho approved these ridiculously sexist “Avengers” T-shirts?
Apparently Marvel thinks boys are heroes, and girls need heroes.
http://feministing.com/2013/04/15/who-approved-these-ridiculously-sexist-avengers-t-shirts/
And depressingly, I'm sure many people don't even get why this is a problem.
Or others who do see its a problem would simply rather women shut up about it.
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)Who could have a problem with that? Cue the "why are you so touchy" and "where's your sense of humor" comments that will inevitably follow in the articles comments section.
redqueen
(115,103 posts)I got raked over the coals in GD back in the day for pointing out that comments like 'you throw like a girl' were hurtful.
People seem completely oblivious to all the messages that girls get which inform them that they're 'less than'... then when girls grow up and say things like 'I'm not like other girls' or 'I get along with boys better' or in some other way demonstrate their self-hatred, people act oh-so-surprised. WTF...
gaspee
(3,231 posts)How anyone could think this is a good idea is beyond me. Well, maybe if they like the whole - keep them dependent and helpless thing. A lot of men like that.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)and look at it from a mans perspective. having to be the hero.
he is not trusting the woman. she is incapable. ect... bad for relationship and his health. more pressure. more expectation.
not needed. so it is a waste of time.
bad all around.
redqueen
(115,103 posts)Some still try to spin it as an intrinsically male characteristic, ignorantly avoiding any deeper reflection.
'Masculinity good! Men heroes and protectors! Look! Admire heroic actions!'
(we need a wanking smiley)
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)do we ever.
ismnotwasm
(42,014 posts)Therefore receiving death threats, rape threats, hate mail on-line stalking--the usual round of responses. Not this specific example, but it's yet another male dominated arena where women are entering in numbers, taking a look around and saying "what the fuck is this shit?"
redqueen
(115,103 posts)MadrasT
(7,237 posts)redqueen
(115,103 posts)But yeah...