questions asked:
emleslieboddy.blogspot.co.uk (masculinity)
conclusion- how do you think men will be presented in the future?
Rough plan- I think that men will be represented as much more feminine in the future as they are stepping away from the idea that men have to be muscular and strong (mentally and physically). However, mostly in the western world, some men may prefer to be the dominant one over women and remain sexist towards them. I think that the idea of masculinity is going to be destroyed in the future because a lot of connotations referring to women liking certain things (e.g..pink, dolls, marriage, make-up) and men liking certain things (action, violence, sports, blue,) are becoming non-existant as these things break barriers into different genders, for example, women can be construction workers without having being discriminated (mostly). The idea of femininity and masculinity as suggested by (barthes?) is a myth, and I think that this will be a complete myth in the future because genders are not being associated with abstract theories as much. This could be because of the way women were treated and some still are treated unfairly because of their gender, so women fought to be equals and then most of the world operate in a non specifically gendered way to remove all issues of discrimination. Overall I think that men would not have the connotations of how they are now, strong, physically fit, dominant, some sexism etc because masculinity is like fashion, it goes and is replaced with a better idea. As women and men disregard the fact that they have to conform to the rules of society where they need to do certain things because of their gender, the more they rebel and become equals. In the case of BBC Sherlock where 'smart is the new sexy', it is showing change in how men want to be seen by women, for example, smart, intelligent, and respectful.
Rough plan- I think that men will be represented as much more feminine in the future as they are stepping away from the idea that men have to be muscular and strong (mentally and physically). However, mostly in the western world, some men may prefer to be the dominant one over women and remain sexist towards them. I think that the idea of masculinity is going to be destroyed in the future because a lot of connotations referring to women liking certain things (e.g..pink, dolls, marriage, make-up) and men liking certain things (action, violence, sports, blue,) are becoming non-existant as these things break barriers into different genders, for example, women can be construction workers without having being discriminated (mostly). The idea of femininity and masculinity as suggested by (barthes?) is a myth, and I think that this will be a complete myth in the future because genders are not being associated with abstract theories as much. This could be because of the way women were treated and some still are treated unfairly because of their gender, so women fought to be equals and then most of the world operate in a non specifically gendered way to remove all issues of discrimination. Overall I think that men would not have the connotations of how they are now, strong, physically fit, dominant, some sexism etc because masculinity is like fashion, it goes and is replaced with a better idea. As women and men disregard the fact that they have to conform to the rules of society where they need to do certain things because of their gender, the more they rebel and become equals. In the case of BBC Sherlock where 'smart is the new sexy', it is showing change in how men want to be seen by women, for example, smart, intelligent, and respectful.
include- episode, series, year, producers
-look at media and audience in case study
I think that Sherlock is viewed equally by men and women. Usually of ages 16+ as it appeals to a very wide range of audiences. This applies for the BBC Sherlock as it has become more popular with the actors playing the parts of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. Sherlock is perceived as quite masculine but as a new man since he uses intelligence to seem superior, whereas the common man may use strength and muscle to show superiority. Sherlock is still well dressed which emphasises the 'well groomed man who is also the new man' as a way of proving that men can be concerned about fashion but still be manly enough.
I think the audience has such as variety because of the way the original Sherlock series was. This would appeal to the older men and women. The BBC version now appeals to the younger ones as they incorporate modern terms, language, and general modern features such as the cabs and trains in place of each other. They chose fitting actors to play the parts of SH and JW as appearance helps to originate back to the original books. These actors are also becoming more popular which helps bring in more of a variety of audiences.
I think that Sherlock is viewed equally by men and women. Usually of ages 16+ as it appeals to a very wide range of audiences. This applies for the BBC Sherlock as it has become more popular with the actors playing the parts of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. Sherlock is perceived as quite masculine but as a new man since he uses intelligence to seem superior, whereas the common man may use strength and muscle to show superiority. Sherlock is still well dressed which emphasises the 'well groomed man who is also the new man' as a way of proving that men can be concerned about fashion but still be manly enough.
I think the audience has such as variety because of the way the original Sherlock series was. This would appeal to the older men and women. The BBC version now appeals to the younger ones as they incorporate modern terms, language, and general modern features such as the cabs and trains in place of each other. They chose fitting actors to play the parts of SH and JW as appearance helps to originate back to the original books. These actors are also becoming more popular which helps bring in more of a variety of audiences.
-Is identity changing?
Identity is changing in modern society as characters such as Sherlock are becoming widely acknowledged and followed. Identity is changing for the better mostly because it gives people the freedom to dress and act however they want without feeling pressured into being one gender or the other. Gauntlett is against how men are perceived in MH and doesn't believe that it is necessary, he thinks that change can happen and it will in future.
mention theorists-
Gauntlett
Connell
Frued
Bly
Butler
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