The hottest Gender Roles Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

men explaining the barbie movie to me

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank • 5365 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

Jo Koy made sexist comments about the Barbie movie at the Golden Globes.
Female accomplishments were disrespected by minimizing the value of a movie made by women.
Men need to confront and challenge patriarchal attitudes to support gender equality.

Pretty White Moms in Their Pretty White Houses

Culture Study • 7257 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23

🎭️ Culture Motherhood Gender Roles

Momfluencers monetize their maternal identity on social media through sponsored content, affiliate links, and brand partnerships.
Momfluencer culture perpetuates reductive and exclusionary ideals of motherhood rooted in gender, race, and class.
Aestheticized motherhood by Cool and Trad Moms offers an illusion of certainty and personhood through visual representation.

We Need to Talk about Status

The Great Gender Divergence • 707 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Gender inequality Gender Roles Social norms Labor Market

Gender inequalities can only be understood if we recognize status
Women's status affects expectations of service and division of domestic work
Men may enforce dominance through economic dependency or violence

Why 300 is the best modern film about ancient Greece

Caleb’s Newsletter • 157 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Film History Relationships Gender Roles Propaganda

300 is considered one of the best recent movies about ancient times, focusing on relationships.
The film portrays Spartan propaganda and upholds controversial values.
The movie showcases a model relationship between King Leonidas and Queen Gorgo.

Man the Hunter

Patterns in Humanity • 314 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23

🔬 Science History Gender Roles Anthropology

Studies challenge traditional beliefs about gender roles in hunter-gatherer societies
Research shows men dominate hunting activities in these societies
Women's hunting occurs infrequently but differs in focus from men's hunting

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Feminisation has consequences: I

Not On Your Team, But Always Fair • 1120 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23

🚌 Education Evolutionary Psychology Gender Roles Social Behavior

Human societies have presumptive sex roles that stem from transferring risks away from, and resources to, child-rearing.
Men and women exhibit cognitive and physical dimorphisms due to different reproduction strategies.
The evolution of pair-bonding in humans has shaped societal roles, emphasizing male dominance and the importance of male teams.

Rediscovering the Goddess

Polymathic Being • 65 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Feminism Gender Roles

The current feminist movement often overlooks the importance of embracing the feminine aspect.
Society tends to value masculine traits over feminine qualities, leading to a devaluation of the feminine divine.
It is essential to reclaim and appreciate the unique power and contributions of the feminine, rather than imposing masculine standards on women.

March 8, 2024

Letters from an American • 13 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Women's Rights Abortion rights Gender Roles

President Biden and Senator Britt presented contrasting views on women's rights during the State of the Union, emphasizing the ongoing tension around reproductive freedom and gender roles.
The history of women's rights in the U.S. highlights the long-standing cultural and political backlash against gender equality, linked to issues such as abortion rights and gender roles.
The portrayal of women in politics has evolved over time, with significant shifts in ideology and representation, seen notably in the contest between Trump and Clinton in 2016.

Girlfood

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 235 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23

🍲 Food & Drink Trends Social norms Gender Roles Cooking

The trend of 'girl dinner' involves young women making meals out of snacks, sparking discussions on social media.
Having simple snack meals every night can feel tedious, especially when lacking a kitchen for an extended period.
Eating styles can be influenced by gender dynamics, with certain meal types being associated more with specific social situations or relationships.

04/09/23 - FAQ Answered!

Moly’s Substack • 275 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Social media Marriage Education Workforce Gender Roles

Chinese social media sites have their own equivalents to Western platforms due to the Great Firewall.
In China, families often invest in multiple homes for their children's future marital homes.
Getting good grades and into a good university is crucial for a successful career due to oversupply and competition in the job market.

Succession: Shiv Misunderstood

Kvetch • 55 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture TV shows Gender Roles Character analysis Social Commentary

Shiv from Succession is often misunderstood by fans who compare her to characters like Skyler White.
The show Succession doesn't portray its flawed protagonists as entirely dislikeable, instead revering them in their complexities.
The series explores themes of power, succession, and generational dynamics through the lens of dysfunctional relationships and characters' sexual expressions.

Desire and Cinema

To Asra • 39 implied HN points • 11 May 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Films Desire Psychoanalysis Surrealism Gender Roles

Buñuel's final four films explore human desire, repression, and societal civility through surrealistic storytelling.
Jacques Lacan's theories on desire and pleasure are intertwined with Buñuel's filmography, creating a deep exploration of human experience.
The gender dynamics and complexities of desire depicted in Buñuel's films echo the themes discussed by Lacan, showing the universal struggle with desire and relationships.

Butler, Bros, and Beyond

Perambulations • 3 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23

🎭️ Culture Masculinity Gender Roles Science fiction Social norms

Constructing a positive vision of masculinity with sci-fi can explore different gender roles and challenge societal expectations.
A good vision of masculinity should focus on virtues like variance, but also consider how to implement them in the real world.
Embracing a vision of masculinity that includes virtuous characteristics and the ability to navigate societal expectations can provide a meaningful path for many men.

Thoughts on pre-modern family economics

Tom Thought • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Economics History Gender Roles

A single person in pre-modern times could grow more food than they needed, allowing for the support of non-working dependents as well.
Labor was not typically the bottleneck for agricultural output in households, leading to significant labor surpluses.
In pre-modern societies, women were responsible for a large portion of non-agricultural activities within the household, especially in manufacturing clothing.