Ultimately, I ended up spending a long time internally debating the problems posed by this show. Reinforcing the idea that labeling someone who is unable to successfully run a business as possessing female instead of male genitals feels like semi-camouflaged sexism. What then does it say when women are among the majority of viewers of these type of shows? Are we our own worst enemy? To me, the sex organ between your legs doesn't directly correlate to your ability to manage a business. Do you think watching these shows is damaging to women's perception of gender identity? Do you watch these shows? If so, why?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Making Realities: Reality T.V. & Structured Genders
A few days ago, submitting into pressures of current company and perpetual boredom, I watched Tabatha's Salon Takeover. At first I was surprised by how genuinely nice Tabatha actually was, having constantly seen previews showcasing her no bullshit managing technique. Tabatha was called in after the boss lost control of his salon (a boss frequently referred to as a "pussy" and having a "mangina" as well as needing to "take back his balls"). The show's premise centered around the male boss's need to reclaim his manhood by seeking control of his salon, or to put it more crudely, to let go of his mangina.
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