On media: The media fetishizes violence and sex, but I can't think of an incident of fetishization of rape, which is different (though I'm sure it happens). And your point about viewers is a good one- the media is dictated to some extent by the consumers, and as you told me recently, rape fantasies are highly reported by both genders.
On gendering rape: Yes, this post does do that. That's problematic enough (and very common), but I believe it goes further to being actually hateful towards men. And that's what I find troubling.
My impression wasn't that you found the post troubling, given the "if you agree, re-post it. It's that important" statement. If you do, I'd put in a disclaimer.
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Date: 2005-12-01 02:57 pm (UTC)The media fetishizes violence and sex, but I can't think of an incident of fetishization of rape, which is different (though I'm sure it happens). And your point about viewers is a good one- the media is dictated to some extent by the consumers, and as you told me recently, rape fantasies are highly reported by both genders.
On gendering rape:
Yes, this post does do that. That's problematic enough (and very common), but I believe it goes further to being actually hateful towards men. And that's what I find troubling.
My impression wasn't that you found the post troubling, given the "if you agree, re-post it. It's that important" statement. If you do, I'd put in a disclaimer.