Osama Gender Roles
Ones given selective gender is a crucial role in culture norms. The first time I recognized gender differences in the film Osama was in the films first opening scenes, where a group of woman are seen to be running in terror in hunt from the ruling male segregation. In the film Osama, the Taliban are in control of Afghanistan’s independence at the time. With their harsh rulings, and strict laws, women were unable to work, making it extremely difficult for a specific all female family. The talibans have imposed very strict and dominant regulations for woman’s clothing, and limited their possibilities to move around even outdoors, and it is almost impossible for woman to get paid jobs during this time. After an extensive time of struggle for
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This film reminded me of survival of the fittest, and in this situation relating to being a male. Without those ‘characteristic’s’, one might not have enough money or food to survive. These male characteristics is what is needed to basically help their family survive. Male privilege had taken over the culture in negative ways. This is when ‘social, economic, and political advantages or rights that are made available to men solely on the basis of their sex.” Phillips, Debby A.; Phillips, John R. (2009). But, it is hard for me to grasp at the time, the events that have taken place and set to be one’s culture. One’s culture is a crucial part to one’s personality and everyday living. ““Culture” is how we call these unwritten rules about how to be a good member of the group”. Geert Hofstede (1928). You virtually must abide to the rules of your given culture, even though there is segregation between sex’s given privilege. The given culture shock through a t.v, just looking at an insight into what one’s life must be because of what they are born into. This culture can be looked to be harsh and unjust, but it is cherished and praised to others. This is what they have grown up on, and what their values and beliefs are and can be. I can’t imagine not being able to get a job or wear what I want simply because I am a
This film reminded me of survival of the fittest, and in this situation relating to being a male. Without those ‘characteristic’s’, one might not have enough money or food to survive. These male characteristics is what is needed to basically help their family survive. Male privilege had taken over the culture in negative ways. This is when ‘social, economic, and political advantages or rights that are made available to men solely on the basis of their sex.” Phillips, Debby A.; Phillips, John R. (2009). But, it is hard for me to grasp at the time, the events that have taken place and set to be one’s culture. One’s culture is a crucial part to one’s personality and everyday living. ““Culture” is how we call these unwritten rules about how to be a good member of the group”. Geert Hofstede (1928). You virtually must abide to the rules of your given culture, even though there is segregation between sex’s given privilege. The given culture shock through a t.v, just looking at an insight into what one’s life must be because of what they are born into. This culture can be looked to be harsh and unjust, but it is cherished and praised to others. This is what they have grown up on, and what their values and beliefs are and can be. I can’t imagine not being able to get a job or wear what I want simply because I am a