One of Kimmel’s main points in chapter 3 has to deal with rituals of gender. Initiation rituals in particular, which strive to, “provide a sense of identity and group membership to the men who participate in them." (Kimmel p.70) This of course is alluding to circumcision, which is, “the excision of the foreskin of a boy’s penis.” Kimmel raises the question of why genital mutilation is seen as membership into the adult world. Which is a very valid question. Circumcision is the most common medical procedure in the United States. (Insane to think about) It originates from the Jewish bible, where the circumcision was thought to be a visible sign of the bond between man and God. He then goes on to explain female genital mutilation. When a clitordectomy happens, “the clitoris is cut away, or infibulated.” (Kimmel p.71) When learning of this I felt the collective moan of men when …show more content…
Historically speaking it did once help prevent penile infections. This of course when most people didn’t have regular access to showering. However in today’s age this is no longer necessary, the rate of penile infections and urethra cancers between circumcised men and uncircumcised men show almost no difference. So with all this information, why do girls still sneer in disgust at the natural uncircumcised penis? (Even after learning about it in class one girl was still disgusted at the very idea that some men remain natural.) It’s silly, my boyfriend isn’t circumcised and there is really no difference, except uncircumcised males tend to have more sensation in that area. One part I really agreed with was him stating that female circumcision is, “all about men controlling a woman’s sexuality.” (Kimmel p.73) It’s a disgusting thing to do to someone, these girls have never had a chance to know their own bodies and that makes me really sad. It’s horrific and
Chapter 1: This book starts in the chronological middle of the story. It has Krakauer atop everest with a storm brewing. Then it starts to explain physical ailments like coughing, separated ribs, trouble breathing, and a varied mental state because of a lack of oxygen. Two other guides are up with him Anatoli Boukreev and Andy Harris.
When someone is thinking of a man, what do they think? Strong? Brave? That’s what most people think; in reality that is a very false image. In “Bros Before Hos: The Guy Code,” Michael Kimmel, talks about what it means to be a man and what it takes to be a man in today’s world. Men are pressured into what they “should” be. If they don’t follow certain unwritten rules, which include: not asking for directions, not giving up, not showing fear, or any signs of emotional weakness, such as tears; they are considered less than a man, a wimp. A real man must be aggressive and brave, he must defend his territory: status, family, possessions. Men blindly follow the Guy Code, they believe in order to fit in, they must comply and be part of the pack.
It examines questions about cultural practices and why some/all people accept them and whom that might be benefitting or harming (ibid). In other words, it examines the behaviors, consequences, social factors, and above all the power structures in play. In Althaus’ article, she postulates that one reason that female circumcision is used is to increase the sexual pleasure of men (Althaus, 131). Here we can see the strong presence of a patriarchal society. Recall the purpose here is not to actually criticize this practice but rather seek the underlying interests or motivations of implementing it. The strong presence of a patriarchy indicates that women in a way are indeed used as means to serve the interests of men both sexually and also by providing a child. This brings about the winners (men) and the oppressed
" That he speaks of homosexuals and heterosexuals is secondary to his idea that all men deserve to live openly, which involves expressing emotions. Men expressing themselves emotionally can be seen in plenty of other places. If one listens to the radio, they are bound to hear a number of songs about sex, and probably an equal number about love or other emotions. All sung by males. The same is true of other mediums of pop culture, such as movies and television.
In the movie, E. Kimmel who is a leader who is certain that his base will be attacked. He does everything in his power to prevent this from happening. However, Roosevelt took no action receiving a dispatch saying “this dispatch is to be considered a war warning negotiations with Japan, and have leashed an aggressive move by Japan is expected within the next few days”. “Kimmel received this report about an hour before the Japanese planes arrived but he chose not to go to general quarters due to the fact that there had been a few false sub sightings and , he wanted to confirm the Wards report before acting on it. This is a contradiction to how he acts in the movie. Prior to the attack, the Japanese pilots are shown putting on head bands, and dinking sake. “This was performed by Kamikaze pilots, and there was one incident during the attack, it was not planned until after his plane was damaged.
For this assignment, this review will be about the documentary The Central Park Five by Ken Burns. Ken Burns the director of the movie is also known for his style of using archival footage and photographs in his documentary films. Other documentary films he is known for is The Civil War, Brooklyn Bridge, and Baseball. His other works don’t seem to be significant to the analysis of the film because they are mostly just about different types of topics that aren’t like this one but with the way that he does his types of films will help could help with the analysis because it gives an idea at the way that he convinces people. The Central Park Five are 5 young men who were convicted of a crime of raping a jogger in Central Park. They implicated themselves in the crime after hours of pressure and aggression during the integration. They were all released at different times but they spent six to thirteen years in prison. The goal of this documentary was to revisit what had happened and to review the injustices of what had happened. In this review, I’m going to be talking about how Ken Burns uses pathos and ethos to convenience the audience/whoever
When parents first discover they are having a baby, there are so many aspects to consider. Who is going to be their doctor, which hospital are they going to deliver at, what are they going to name the baby, and what color should they paint the nursery. Parents that are expecting a male newborn have to decide if they want their baby to be circumcised. For many families, this is an easy decision based on their cultural or religious beliefs. However, for others the right option is not as clear. Over the years, the topic of circumcision has been debated and views have swayed for and against the procedure. Ultimately, the parents must evaluate all the pros and cons and make the decision that aligns best with their thoughts and beliefs. The parent’s decision about the procedure will be influenced by various factors. It is vital that they are educated on the accurate information surrounding the advantages and disadvantages of the circumcision. This paper will evaluate both sides of this controversial issue.
The procedure was used as a deterrent that utilized both physical and emotional scarring. Doctors were advised to use no anesthetic so that the pain would act as a mental deterrent. The tradition of no pain prevention carried on well into the nineties, and even today, only 45% of doctors use any form of anesthetic at all. The procedure was also performed on children rather than infants so a lasting memory would be formed scaring the child for life. This pain still leaves a lasting impact children today, with studies showing that men who are circumcised have a 60% harder time expressing their emotions and being more likely to experience problems in their marriage. Not only was this a cruel and unusual medical procedure, it was also used as a form of punishment and abuse. The question is why would America continue to use circumcision even with though it is known to have a dark and twisted history in the world of genital mutilation and child abuse? Especially, when only 30% of the rest of the world continues to practice it. People may never know, but they can choose to
She states “Dirty razor blade, and I could see the dried blood on it from the person she had cut before me.” She went on with the process with the pain and unsanitized tools being used on her. Shes also goes onto explain what society believes what happens to women if they go uncircumcised. “They think if you haven’t been circumcised, you're going to sleep around. They cut you so that you won’t be horny.” Female circumcision was seen in her culture as a way to prevent women from having sex with multiple partners. Men basically used it as a way to control the women in their society(177).This is significant because it shows how many young women go through this process. Dirie shows us how a woman's childhood is taken from them at such a young age. Female circumcision restricted women to enjoy a desirable life where they could feel free with there
Certainly, in the United States (and much of the Western world), female circumcision is illegal; however, male circumcision is utterly legal. In fact, in 2007, the Center for Disease Control reported that almost eighty percent of men in the United States were circumcised (Morris): legally, zero percent were females. Yet, several nations, where the culture is absolutely polar from the West, have prohibited male circumcision (Evans). The predominant factor, of course. The ideologies of culture make the laws, including morals; thus, these laws represent each region’s civilization, morals, and culture. Again, doctors must conform—this time to the law, not the parent. So, any decision doctors make, regarding circumcision, is due to cultural restrictions and their own
His theory as to why homosexuality is abnormal (because of humans misusing their body parts) may propose a weak argument at first; however he supports this aspect of his argument by giving an example unrelated to human sexuality. His example involves the use of our teeth, although we may not realize it, those who do not have teeth usually don’t enjoy consuming all of their food through a straw.... ... middle of paper ... ...
Unlike male circumcisions which were practice for religious purposes, female circumcision is done for social convention and is practiced as a way to prepare girls for marriage, as well as conform to societal norms of femininity. Female circumcisions are often motivated by what would be considered proper female behavior and as a way to promote virginity as well as cause pain during intercourse to uphold these beliefs. Much like male circumcision these societal beliefs about sex and purity, have affected these cultures in their convictions that circumcision must be performed to be pure and free of
I agree with Kimmel’s thesis that the ways the rules of manhood have been constructed that only a few believe that they are truly the most masculine. Disempowers the majority of American men through discrimination. The reason I agree with his thesis is because it’s true the way that we as men are taught from how a man dresses, talks, and walks is ingrained into us at very early ages. That those that don’t follow the status quo are seen as un-manly. Personal story my father like most grew up being taught the usual men don’t show emotion and men dress a certain way almost militaristic only wearing colors like navy’s, blacks, and greys. An if you were to wear another type of color it had to be a very dark form of that color. So if you were going to wear a green or purple they would have to be dark couldn’t be
The way that he changes these animals to their human like form is some of the most disturbing content I have ever read. He talks about how he has to hypnotize them and program these laws into their heads to make sure that they do not go back to their animal instincts. He cuts pieces of their skin off from different parts of their
The origins of circumcision aren’t definitively known, but historians have traced some of the earliest known appearances of it to wall paintings done by the Egyptians back in 2300 BC. It is thought that the paintings are based centuries before that though. One of the more recent origins is when God said to Abraham, “Every male child among you shall be circumcised; and you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between Me and you” Genesis 17:10-11. After that, the Jewish religion began practicing it as a religious ceremony for their children. Later on, the early catholic church actually “maintained a degree of hostility towards the practice.” This would loosely be maintained up until