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Analysis Of Masculinity In 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

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When things crush or crumble you can began to feel out of control. Standley felt out of control in his own home, with his own wife and somehow in himself. For men their home is their kingdom and when he can no longer run what takes place within it some men can't handle the pressure. Male mental standing can be completely different than women. ‘This is a significant problem, and we suggest ways that a gendered analysis of masculinity can be used to help address this deficit.’(Bell, Abstract). If the ideal man was able to be open with his emotions without being labeled as ‘weak”and told that a woman has every right to tell them no then maybe the rape culture would a thing of the pass. When told no, no means no. Male entitlement can be settled depending on the male, and what he feels entitled to. A strong woman who is in tune with herself has a glow that can be intimidating to a man who is is not sure within himself, this can hurt their egos. Blanche knew who she was and exactly what she was entitled to. Her entitlement included herself, not those around her. As a writer there is always a character whom is loved no matter the nature of the character’s actual character. Their actions or their “hang-up” as Mr.Foster stated, this is …show more content…

Asking them questions that somehow take the blame once again off the male and places all the fingers back at the woman. When reporting a rape what you are wear should not be asked in the first place. Gaining information about the rapist the most important task at hand and often it's looked over. Rape culture is a growing problem and somehow male entitlement is the root to the unfortunate event. Anger from rejection plays a key roles as well, especially when the male decides to react in a child like manner. Taking something that does not belong to you is the behavior of a child although they are not punished as such or not punished at

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