stumpyunicorn

I liked it. It was a bit dry and definitely aimed towards someone taking a college class, but I still understood what he was saying. I also liked that he used a metaphor to get a point across (and even used a picture). The examples were good too, the opening story was as interesting hook, as it showed that what Allan G. Johnson was saying is just theory. The tree was the most interesting part because it showed perfectly how our society’s thinking comes from these core principles of patriarchy.

Male Dominance- This means that men dominate most of the jobs, such as CEOs, Lawyers, and Politicians etc. When a woman enters that sort of career, they are always compared to men. Since there are only a few women in powerful positions, it gives men domination over society and people think men are superior to women.

Male Identification- Our society identifies things with being male. We think of humans as mankind and workers as male. Even God is usually considered to be a man. Male identification also means that the traits preferred in society usually match up with traits associated with being a man; like being tough, in control, logical, and self sufficient. Male identification also limits how a woman can act and how women are perceived in politics. There can’t be too many women in power and if there is one, then they have to be surrounded by men.

Male Centeredness – Male Centeredness is about how men are the focus. Men are the norm. In media, the main character is a man; if it’s a woman, then that is a deviation from the norm. It also is about how in group conversations, the man is taken more seriously. When a woman suggests something, it may be ignored until a man suggests it. Basically, it means that it’s all about men all the time.

Obsession With Control- This affects both genders. For women it’s mostly about controlling their children, but for men the Obsession With Control is more extreme. They try to control everything, their families, their work life, their public image, and even their emotions. The reasoning is that society puts emphasis on men who are always emotionally aloof, logical, and autonomous as superior beings.

Rap is very male dominated. It has a lot of songs in the genre that objectify women. It is awful. And I think it is sad that what they say in some rap songs are overlooked. Even in other music genres, things are overlooked; Chris Brown just won a grammy. I don't like it when these songs are played so much on the radio, so I put some pop songs that I DO like.

Stronger- Britney Spears
Question Existing- Rihanna
Part of Me- Katy Perry
Stronger- Kelly Clarkson
Video- India Arie
Cinderella- Britney Spears
Fly- Nicki Minaj

I'm not saying that these artists are feminist(they are definitely not), but I think these songs are less misogynistic than others.