What Are Gender Stereotypes Or Misrepresented?

When the topic of feminism is brought up, it is either misjudged or misrepresented. When the topic of men being pro-feminist is brought up, that is also misjudged and misrepresented. When people think about gender roles and identities they are quick to assume them as well. Specifically that a boy should behave aggressively, look extremely muscular and have an urge of dominance around other peers. While the role of a female should always be polite, speak when spoken to and to always keep in mind of others emotions. The topic of interest I chose this quarter is formed by a lot of evidence to show that change in media from films to websites, blogs, and anything else can influence people. And that negative influences from films have been coming
But something people will regularly ask themselves is “Who am I?” The question most ponders. With the help of social media and a variety of different genres of films can most definitely change the way people perceive themselves and others. Media has a large affect on our everyday lives and sometime we as individuals do not even notice it because we are so used to the idea of growth within ourselves that people forget to understand not everyone is genetically, mentally or physically alike at all. And that is where stereotypes can become harmful. Especially when films and media generally only portray the same traits throughout characters in films that people constantly grow to believe that the way that Disney princes or the Pixar superheroes or the alpha male in teenage films is the only way they will be accepted. Unfortunately males have emotions too, even if they do not show them as often as women because it is not generally specified as masculine. Humans need to have the ability to feel free and confident in their own skin. If they are being taught otherwise, how will society culturally grow if no one is expanding to their true self with full potential of being who they want to be without the media and films telling them that they are not? Personal traits are what make humans their own individual and everyone is different. Not every
And for some it is much more challenging especially when they are easily influenced by others, others that some will call the ideal alpha male. If younger men can learn to overcome the constant fear of emasculation than the feeling of aggression whether completely physical or mental, the assertion of dominance and evolve to the modern day man. The man who learns to demonstrate emotions in less passive aggressive ways, than the easier it will be to realize that cultural acceptance is even broader than before and the need for negative idealistic values diminishes. Coming from scientific studies and modern day cultural point of views Chris Wienke author of scholarly Journal of Men’s studies considers how body image is a large factor to the significance of men’s lives and explains the many different concepts from other educators and authors. The life experiences and social factors are conditioned by the way men deal with their body image and perceive their physique and men that do not meet the ideal physique express dissatisfaction. (p. 38). But as Wienke did a study on males at the University of New Orleans and also held interviews in Chicago to attempt an illustration of how body build affected these individuals. But as he increased his research the realization that social class and background actually may