This week, while watching the ritual "That 70's Show" every night, I noticed one line that stood out like no other. The guys were talking about girls and that Kelso should dump Jackie for multiple reasons. He says something to the effect of "without the long fingernails, boobs, and butts, I wouldn't want to date any girls." I thought this was an extremely sexist comment and it gives a huge meaning of what he thinks it means to be a girl, or to be feminine. In this episode, Kelso says that the only reason he likes girls is because they have long fingernails, boobs, and butts. This sends out the message that in order to be liked, or to be dated by a guy, a girl should have long fingernails and a "perfect body."
I think that this is an incorrect portrayal of female because despite what Kelso thinks what a woman should be. In the actual world, women come in all shapes and sizes and don't all get their nails done weekly. I think that this episode of "That 70's Show" is wrong in what it means to be feminine.
About Me
- Megan Werth
- This blog was made for ENGLISH 127-Professor Rhodes on T/H at 9:30. Each blog will be related to gender in film. Enjoy!
Friday, March 27, 2009
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