The male gaze is the idea that we judge things from the perspective of a (heterosexual) man. In particular, it often refers to what society considers to be beautiful. Society often equates being sexually attractive with beauty, and often values people who are considered beautiful more highly.
The article is critizing the video for claiming to subvert this trope in the second half, while still placing emphasis on Katy Perry’s sexual attractiveness.
There’s a problem with saying “I’m subverting the male gaze” while playing into stereotypes
The male gaze?
Yeah, that’s kinda the main point of the article?
Which is?
The male gaze is the idea that we judge things from the perspective of a (heterosexual) man. In particular, it often refers to what society considers to be beautiful. Society often equates being sexually attractive with beauty, and often values people who are considered beautiful more highly.
The article is critizing the video for claiming to subvert this trope in the second half, while still placing emphasis on Katy Perry’s sexual attractiveness.
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Wow.
That was a lot of words just to say “I’m repugnant.”
I’m not having the issues you are.
What issues are you suggesting?