Topic: Terms like 'Superman' reinforce gender imperialist stereotypes.
+Anonymous A — 13.2 years ago #23,826
The new American film, "Man of Steel" has been released and though I have not given it much initial thought I am concerned about its gender emphasis.
What does the term "Superman" mean? What is the intent?
It would be easy to superficially assume that being a "man" is superior to people who are not classified as male or to those without gender. This automatically puts a film such as "Man of Steel" in conflict with a increasingly progressive society that rejects outdated gender-roles and the very notion of gender. We are an increasingly Bi, Gay and Transgender world. We would feel a greater connection with a "SuperPerson".
From what I have seen, "Man of Steel" has received tepid reviews and hopefully the film will not do well at the box-office. The concept of Superman is outdated does not have a place in society that strives for diversity and rejects war and nationalism.
What does the term "Superman" mean? What is the intent?
It would be easy to superficially assume that being a "man" is superior to people who are not classified as male or to those without gender. This automatically puts a film such as "Man of Steel" in conflict with a increasingly progressive society that rejects outdated gender-roles and the very notion of gender. We are an increasingly Bi, Gay and Transgender world. We would feel a greater connection with a "SuperPerson".
From what I have seen, "Man of Steel" has received tepid reviews and hopefully the film will not do well at the box-office. The concept of Superman is outdated does not have a place in society that strives for diversity and rejects war and nationalism.
+Anonymous B — 13.2 years ago, 2 minutes later[T] [B] #285,774
@OP
It is a good movie. Zod is pretty bad ass too. The chick in the movie has powers like Superman. The movie has already made a lot of money.
It is a good movie. Zod is pretty bad ass too. The chick in the movie has powers like Superman. The movie has already made a lot of money.
+kook !!u4KQvs2JM — 13.2 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,776
wow
·Anonymous B — 13.2 years ago, 36 seconds later, 4 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,777
·Anonymous A (OP) — 13.2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,778
@285,774 (B)
Maybe so but not every person is a "man". Many of us do not have a gender so why transmit a message that a "man" is "super"?
Is physical strength all that is required to be "super"?
I hope not. We need intelligence and creativity more than strength.
Maybe so but not every person is a "man". Many of us do not have a gender so why transmit a message that a "man" is "super"?
Is physical strength all that is required to be "super"?
I hope not. We need intelligence and creativity more than strength.
+On !Uvm54ORbmo — 13.2 years ago, 40 seconds later, 7 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,779
"Desperate Homemakers"
·On !Uvm54ORbmo — 13.2 years ago, 31 seconds later, 8 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,780
"The Amazing Spidermutant"
·On !Uvm54ORbmo — 13.2 years ago, 1 minute later, 10 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,781
+HaikerensGuide !dBGi/iH4eY — 13.2 years ago, 34 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,782
Man represents the human species. He is called superman because he is superior to man.
·On !Uvm54ORbmo — 13.2 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,784
PILF
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·Anonymous B — 13.2 years ago, 1 minute later, 14 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,785
@285,778 (A)
The movie makes it clear that the special powers are not based on gender. Ironically enough the name is given to him by a female.
The movie makes it clear that the special powers are not based on gender. Ironically enough the name is given to him by a female.
·Anonymous A (OP) — 13.2 years ago, 6 minutes later, 20 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,786
I had no interest in the film but I became aware of the gender emphasis the title and character and I am concerned about the implications.
I ask: What does the term "Superman" mean? What is the intent? Who decides this character is a "man" and why?
We live in an world that is becoming more diverse and less constrained by the concept of gender. The increase of the Bi, Gay, Transgender and non-gender population along with Gay Marriage confirms this with each passing day.
What the world needs is "Super People" and "Super Friends" not a fictional gendercentric worship of a character definded by physical strength. The concept of Superman is outdated does not have a place in society that strives for diversity and rejects war and nationalism.
Gender constrains us and it divides us. Go to any public place and you'll separate restroom facilities for "male" and "female". There is no useful reasoning for this and it only serves to create division and force people to define themselves into one gender.
This "film" just re-inforces all of the worst stereotypes we should be avoidiing.
I ask: What does the term "Superman" mean? What is the intent? Who decides this character is a "man" and why?
We live in an world that is becoming more diverse and less constrained by the concept of gender. The increase of the Bi, Gay, Transgender and non-gender population along with Gay Marriage confirms this with each passing day.
What the world needs is "Super People" and "Super Friends" not a fictional gendercentric worship of a character definded by physical strength. The concept of Superman is outdated does not have a place in society that strives for diversity and rejects war and nationalism.
Gender constrains us and it divides us. Go to any public place and you'll separate restroom facilities for "male" and "female". There is no useful reasoning for this and it only serves to create division and force people to define themselves into one gender.
This "film" just re-inforces all of the worst stereotypes we should be avoidiing.
+Anonymous F — 13.2 years ago, 2 minutes later, 22 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #285,787
No need to worry OP. Superman isn't being played by a red blooded American uber male, but by some Britfag most likely a member of the alphabet crew, LGBTXYZ.
+The Doctor !7MHPahvoGY — 13.2 years ago, 58 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[T] [B] #285,792
·kook !!u4KQvs2JM — 13.2 years ago, 20 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[T] [B] #285,793
@285,786 (A)
So he could just be called super male because he has a penis. Also women dont want to shit around men, thanks
So he could just be called super male because he has a penis. Also women dont want to shit around men, thanks
+Anonymous H — 13.2 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,795
OP enjoys multiple niggerdicks in his tite anus
+Anonymous I — 13.2 years ago, 54 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,801
@285,793 (kook !!u4KQvs2JM)
Are you saying you wouldn't feel empowered as a woman, to be able to drop a nasty sloppy shit and then look a man in the eye as you walk out and he walks in? It's a feel good moment when someone comes reeling back out of the door with their nostrils and eyeballs burning.
Are you saying you wouldn't feel empowered as a woman, to be able to drop a nasty sloppy shit and then look a man in the eye as you walk out and he walks in? It's a feel good moment when someone comes reeling back out of the door with their nostrils and eyeballs burning.
+ducky !LZ0E5ojVGY — 13.2 years ago, 38 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,803
I like gender roles etc
+Dr. Autphag !fvna3QzWVM — 13.2 years ago, 16 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,805
Stop bastardizing Nietzsche's finest heuristic device. Thank you.
+Antikhristos !M6R0eWkIpk — 13.2 years ago, 2 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,819
If you find that disturbing what about those orange road signs in the states that say "MEN WORKING"? The patriarchy always wins.
+FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI — 13.2 years ago, 1 hour later, 9 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,842
nice tumblr copypasta OP
+Anonymous N — 13.2 years ago, 47 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[T] [B] #285,849
@285,786 (A)
> Go to any public place and you'll separate restroom facilities for "male" and "female". There is no useful reasoning for this and it only serves to create division and force people to define themselves into one gender.
I'd be trying to get a glimpse of cockmeat.
> Go to any public place and you'll separate restroom facilities for "male" and "female". There is no useful reasoning for this and it only serves to create division and force people to define themselves into one gender.
I'd be trying to get a glimpse of cockmeat.
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