tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post841588388385149831..comments2023-05-27T01:23:41.984-07:00Comments on Barbaric Poetries: Is Joss Whedon really a Genuine Feminist?christopher lirettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995726854485863726noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-91565606359028242152012-05-12T13:59:03.603-07:002012-05-12T13:59:03.603-07:00It is always a touchy subject when a man identifie...It is always a touchy subject when a man identifies himself as a feminist. As we discussed in class, there are groups of feminists that would argue that a man can never be a feminist because he represents patriarchy and male dominance. For these feminists, Whedon can never understand the oppression and discrimination that women go through on a daily basis, and therefore cannot represent the ideals of a movement meant to alleviate Whedon, and men of their status in society. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but it is controversial for Whedon to represent women when he reaps the benefits of patriarchal hegemony, and is inherently coded with male privilege. Can men be considered feminists? To what extent should men be able to participate in the feminist movement?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-59085718282637030632012-03-11T15:45:03.811-07:002012-03-11T15:45:03.811-07:00Correct me if I'm mistaken, but it sounds like...Correct me if I'm mistaken, but it sounds like you are unhappy with Whedon's portrayal of Echo. You believe that, despite his claim that he's a feminist, Echo embodies many undesirable traits that may even be offensive to women. And you believe that since she is so flawed, he can not truly be a feminist. Is this all true?<br /><br />Because I beg to differ. It seems to me that, based on your description, Whedon has created this futuristic world as a metaphor for modern day. Men control the women for their own fiscal or physical benefit, and the women are clueless. Though this may be an exaggerated view of modern day, I nevertheless believe it holds true. But in this world, there exist extraordinary women who can break this pattern and learn to think for themselves. <br /><br />It seems like Whedon is using this idea to draw attention to the evil nature of man, which would benefit woman (as well as man). And the audience, while watching this show, rooting for Echo to succeed in her quest to break the men's mind control and regain her identity, is subconsciously motivated to both think for and act like themselves.<br /><br />This teaches women to be aware of potentially degrading situations, as well as to be themselves and not try to change. I believe Whedon is certainly a feminist, as his work empowers the female audience.xoxo,GossipGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309693393409955130noreply@blogger.com