I decided it would be interesting to take a look at some of the prototypical Maxim articles that emphasize heteronormativity, and take a completely opposite stand point in the rewrite. I will discuss how the ethos, pathos, and kairos of the various articles align to make the reader take a certain view point or stance on a subject. I will also compare the articles to some of the readings, such as Yep and discuss some viewpoints and correlations from Jane Killbournes Killing Us Softly.
For my rewrite, I will take a look at what the various articles said and take an opposite standpoint.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Valentines day and heteronormativity
Because this past weekend was valentines day, I decided to do an extra special blog post dealing with just that. Since the beginning of this class I have learned a great deal about the various aspects of heteronormativity and the problems that its causes, over this past weekend however, those aspects have become extremely apparent to me.
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of v-day is the uncanny relationship the holiday and the violence of a heterosexual relationship. From the readings and in class we learned that being in a heterosexual relationship can cause many problems both for the female and male. On V-day the male is expected to provide the female with presents and a nice dinner, and the female is expected to provide extra special sexual favors in return. This can cause many problems partly because of financial restrictions on the males part, but also personal restrictions in the bedroom for the female.
On the flip side, othering can occur if one doesn't have a date for V-day. Many women stress and become depressed because society tells them that they should have a significant other for V-day and if they don't they should go drink themselves to oblivion. There are always specials at the bar for singles to get dollar beers on V-day, or get discounts on food in they bring in a picture of their ex, and pin it to a wall of shame.
Do you think that valentines day can be destructive rather than constructive to ones self esteem?
Also, what are your view points on the norms that valentines day is associated with?
Finally are you in favor of V-day or against it?
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of v-day is the uncanny relationship the holiday and the violence of a heterosexual relationship. From the readings and in class we learned that being in a heterosexual relationship can cause many problems both for the female and male. On V-day the male is expected to provide the female with presents and a nice dinner, and the female is expected to provide extra special sexual favors in return. This can cause many problems partly because of financial restrictions on the males part, but also personal restrictions in the bedroom for the female.
On the flip side, othering can occur if one doesn't have a date for V-day. Many women stress and become depressed because society tells them that they should have a significant other for V-day and if they don't they should go drink themselves to oblivion. There are always specials at the bar for singles to get dollar beers on V-day, or get discounts on food in they bring in a picture of their ex, and pin it to a wall of shame.
Do you think that valentines day can be destructive rather than constructive to ones self esteem?
Also, what are your view points on the norms that valentines day is associated with?
Finally are you in favor of V-day or against it?
Monday, February 8, 2010
Entourage
For my second paper, I plan to write about how men and women interact with one another on the show Entourage. I will divide up the first portion of the paper and discuss how men are shown, specifically looking at how E, Jonny Drama, Turtle, and Vince separately display characteristics and theories from the readings we had in class. For instance, Jonny Drama is always concerned with what people think of him and his masculinity, but in an episode, he obsesses about the size of his legs. Another example could be how E is portrayed. He is looked at as being a wimpy guy because he wants relationships with girls to easily, and is often referred to as being less of a man because of that desire.
I will then discuss how the women who appear on the show are portrayed and how the various aspects they are made to convey. For instance, I will discuss how there are very few women on the show that are regulars, and most women who are on the show are either there because they are having sex with one of the male characters or one of the characters is chasing them. Also I will discuss the relationship between E and Sloan. E has always been obsessed with her, and she seems to take a more masculine role in the show while referring to E in some cases.
Finally I will discuss how the show in general, and the separate genders follow or stray from our understanding of heteronormativity.
Also I will discuss the target audience for the show and the types of implications this has on how people are portrayed and the various interactions between genders that takes place on a normal show.
My theses will be something similar to this:
The TV show Entourage, epitomizes heteronormativity, whether it is by the way women are merely seen as sex objects, or how the men have to be womanizers, this show displays many of the theories discussed in class, and most always takes a males perspective while looking at female cast members.
I will then discuss how the women who appear on the show are portrayed and how the various aspects they are made to convey. For instance, I will discuss how there are very few women on the show that are regulars, and most women who are on the show are either there because they are having sex with one of the male characters or one of the characters is chasing them. Also I will discuss the relationship between E and Sloan. E has always been obsessed with her, and she seems to take a more masculine role in the show while referring to E in some cases.
Finally I will discuss how the show in general, and the separate genders follow or stray from our understanding of heteronormativity.
Also I will discuss the target audience for the show and the types of implications this has on how people are portrayed and the various interactions between genders that takes place on a normal show.
My theses will be something similar to this:
The TV show Entourage, epitomizes heteronormativity, whether it is by the way women are merely seen as sex objects, or how the men have to be womanizers, this show displays many of the theories discussed in class, and most always takes a males perspective while looking at female cast members.
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