Hi guys, I thought I would like to talk about sexism and my thoughts on sexism. Plus there seems to be a lot of thoughts on sexism in manga/ anime which we all can relate and understand. So anyway I will address 2 things here on this topic my thoughts on sexism and sexism in manga/anime.
1. Sexism. First off what is sexism? It, like racism and other types of negative discrimination are based off of stereotypes leading to unfortunate misconceptions. First off let me be clear on this; Sexism goes both ways. Men are just as discriminated against and looked down upon by women. Why this doesn't appear as often or reflected upon is again because of gender stereotypes. Men are not supposed to talk about feelings or allow mental/ emotional vulnerability to show. So you see, men have it just as hard as women, they just don't talk about it,and it gives unfortunate notions that men are not as special as women in some regards. Never the less Women deserve both equality and equity in the same regard as men, I don't deny that it need work. Plus I would not think that empowering a gender would necessarily mean as branding those that do not meet the bar as weak, because that is what causes the sexism in the first place. If a man is sensitive and caring and is a nurturing type or a woman is is masculine, aggressive plus has a dominating personality we should accept them just as we accept those that do meet the stereo type.
2. Sexism in manga/anime. Okay before I get into this topic I would like to address this first as it plays a major impact on what I am going to say. A lot of shonen writers are male. Not to be sexist but that is just how it is, and again this plays an important role. Now first off I would like to point out one thing that is not known or is overlooked when talking about this. Japan has a different culture and sets of values than in Western societies. In Japan, women are not supposed to show aggression or independence, in fact it is appealing to see a woman who is subservient, and gentle. Now based on that fact, You can see that men in Japan do not see women as fierce and stoic about their emotions, not because there are no strong women in Japan, but because women are taught to not show that side of them unless under circumstances that dictate the appropriate behaviour for them defending family or the like. I also heard and interesting note somewhere else too. When Men think of women as emotionally sensitive and submissive, they are actually thinking of their mothers. They experience being taken care of my their mothers as children and associate women with that role in general, which is especially true in Japan where that is highly valued. and in general Men are supposed to be fierce and independent because they are expected to be the providers and support their family by gathering resources for them to survive.
Anyway these are Just my thoughts on them. I would like to hear other opinions as usual, and if I offended anyone I assure you it is not my intention, and apologise but I always found these topics fascinating.