Friday, November 19, 2010
Quick Write: Pregnant Men in Okada's "Future Plan #2" and Coltrane's "Fathering: Paradoxes, Contradicitons, and Dilemmas"
The photo of the two pregnant men best relates to the paradox found in section "The Emergence of modern fathering". The chapter implies that a modern father of today is "at least adept to changing a diapers as changing tires" (Coltrane) I belive that this is in the right because a father is one who can work and change a tire (manly thing) but is also one who can provide that figure for his offspring, changing a diaper. As also found withen the same paragraph "No longer limited to being proctetors and providers, fathers were pictured on television and magazines as intimetly involved in his family life." best relates to the photograph as men being the one who now feel that bond. A strong maternal feeling that normally a mother would.
Preliminary Thesis and Annotated Bibliography
Johnny Quizhpi
ENG 101.0800
Prof. B
November 19, 2010
Thesis: A man is defined by who he portaits to be whether it be a gentleman or a beast, what he chooses to be will deine the way he acts towards the other sex.
Bordo, Susan. “Gentleman or Beast? The Double Bind of Masculinity.” The Male Body: A New Look At Men in Public and In Private. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1999. 242-264. PRINT.
In this chapter Susan bordo explains the double bind that men have to face daily. The double bind being caught between two choices that often contrast each other. The manner in which the male acts with his partner let it be gentleman like or beast like.
This source is relative to my thesis in which case it is excellent to use. The way in which a man expresses his masculinity is in his choice either beastly or gentleman, all to show the rest of society who he is.
My personal thoughts about this "double bind" is that a man can be one or the other, its just that society will label him as to aggressive (beastly) or to much female like (gentleman) a right mix of both is just right. This all brings up the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde a good man bad guy kinda thing.
Hancock, Louise. "Mike is a BEAST." Sunday Mirror 29 Feb. 2004. 1 March. 2004. WEB.
In this article it explains ex-champion Mike Tyson life to the moment. He is broke and filed to the bank he was bankrupt. But before that he was a beast for boxing and in a relationship with his lady Luz. She claims him to be romantic, caring extremely loving.
This source is relative to my thesis of the double bind of masculinity because if what his lady says is true, "big Mike being a romantic, loving guy" this relates heavily on the topic at hand.
I see a connection between this and the double bind of masculinity. We all know Tyson was a big time boxer and bit off an ear once this shows us he was a beast, clearly without a doubt. With his lady he is one type of masculinity and with the press and other male boxers he is clearly and animal (beast)
Billen, Andrew. "Brian and the beast" The Times (London) 16 Sept. 2002. 16 Sept. 2002. WEB.
In this atricle, Brian Warner (lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson) has said to be in many relationships involving both men, women. His artistic mind has lead his to growl heavly on stage with one persona, while on the other hand wear ladies undergarments offstage (perhaps even on). His experiences with women has been cheated, lied too, and even one who concieled that she already had a son.
This source is relavent to my thesis that men are what they choose to be, either gentlman or beasts because of the situations he was and how he was treated throught many relationships. Juggling heavy dark rock music with relationships. THis article relates to the Susan Bordo piece by having this man be too much of a gentleman thus society viewing him as a feminine male, BUT he can also be a beast.
When I first saw this I thought to myself "I knew this guy was interesting but he just took it to a new level." He is an artist and well sees thing in a new perspective and he is just an interesting individual that has his own meaning of masculinity towards his females an males.
ENG 101.0800
Prof. B
November 19, 2010
Thesis: A man is defined by who he portaits to be whether it be a gentleman or a beast, what he chooses to be will deine the way he acts towards the other sex.
Bordo, Susan. “Gentleman or Beast? The Double Bind of Masculinity.” The Male Body: A New Look At Men in Public and In Private. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1999. 242-264. PRINT.
In this chapter Susan bordo explains the double bind that men have to face daily. The double bind being caught between two choices that often contrast each other. The manner in which the male acts with his partner let it be gentleman like or beast like.
This source is relative to my thesis in which case it is excellent to use. The way in which a man expresses his masculinity is in his choice either beastly or gentleman, all to show the rest of society who he is.
My personal thoughts about this "double bind" is that a man can be one or the other, its just that society will label him as to aggressive (beastly) or to much female like (gentleman) a right mix of both is just right. This all brings up the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde a good man bad guy kinda thing.
Hancock, Louise. "Mike is a BEAST." Sunday Mirror 29 Feb. 2004. 1 March. 2004. WEB.
In this article it explains ex-champion Mike Tyson life to the moment. He is broke and filed to the bank he was bankrupt. But before that he was a beast for boxing and in a relationship with his lady Luz. She claims him to be romantic, caring extremely loving.
This source is relative to my thesis of the double bind of masculinity because if what his lady says is true, "big Mike being a romantic, loving guy" this relates heavily on the topic at hand.
I see a connection between this and the double bind of masculinity. We all know Tyson was a big time boxer and bit off an ear once this shows us he was a beast, clearly without a doubt. With his lady he is one type of masculinity and with the press and other male boxers he is clearly and animal (beast)
Billen, Andrew. "Brian and the beast" The Times (London) 16 Sept. 2002. 16 Sept. 2002. WEB.
In this atricle, Brian Warner (lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson) has said to be in many relationships involving both men, women. His artistic mind has lead his to growl heavly on stage with one persona, while on the other hand wear ladies undergarments offstage (perhaps even on). His experiences with women has been cheated, lied too, and even one who concieled that she already had a son.
This source is relavent to my thesis that men are what they choose to be, either gentlman or beasts because of the situations he was and how he was treated throught many relationships. Juggling heavy dark rock music with relationships. THis article relates to the Susan Bordo piece by having this man be too much of a gentleman thus society viewing him as a feminine male, BUT he can also be a beast.
When I first saw this I thought to myself "I knew this guy was interesting but he just took it to a new level." He is an artist and well sees thing in a new perspective and he is just an interesting individual that has his own meaning of masculinity towards his females an males.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Worst Date post
The worst date that I have ever been a part of was 2 years ago and I was the one who paid the mean portion of the check. I belive that was totally unfair (in my mind of course) but as I have always been taught and told, the man has to pay for his date. But I belive there could be standards because she picked the heaviest prices and coincidently they were the foods she enjoy the most. The place wasnt even all that fancy but the prices were insane (name of the place was the Quisqueyna) . I did infact give her another chance because I felt she would change and well I'll watch out in future dates where it is I take her to go and eat.
Research #2 Proposal
I've decided to research about a topic in close relations to the article by Susan Bordo entitled “Gentlemen or Beast? The Double Bind of Masculinity”. I coordinatly agree with what the author Susan Bordo was reffering too "the double bind" idea. Which merely consists the idea that a man has to be either a "beast" out of control and with no class or a "gentleman" with a the manners in the world.
What Susan Bordo explains "double bind"- "is a predicament in communication which involves an individual with two or more conflicting messages, with one message contradicting the other." (242) My preliminary thesis towards this is; Men need to show their females partners as well the world that they can be gentlemen and "beasts" at the appropiate time repectfully. Knowledge in my head would be men show difference between "gentles" and "beasts" in sports. Contact sports show that agression different than would a gentleman at home with younglings around.
I will go about doing this research paper by looking in the LAGCC library database and public bourough librairies. Pick out information that have a close relation to the topic of being a man - either a gentle or a beast. To show my thesis true and anyother opinion that may be formed throught the process.
What Susan Bordo explains "double bind"- "is a predicament in communication which involves an individual with two or more conflicting messages, with one message contradicting the other." (242) My preliminary thesis towards this is; Men need to show their females partners as well the world that they can be gentlemen and "beasts" at the appropiate time repectfully. Knowledge in my head would be men show difference between "gentles" and "beasts" in sports. Contact sports show that agression different than would a gentleman at home with younglings around.
I will go about doing this research paper by looking in the LAGCC library database and public bourough librairies. Pick out information that have a close relation to the topic of being a man - either a gentle or a beast. To show my thesis true and anyother opinion that may be formed throught the process.
Monday, November 8, 2010
First Draft Research Paper #1
Johnny Quizhpi
Eng 101-0800
Prof. Bogacka
11/08/2010
Draft #1
Men have evolved from many styles and way of life. Then came an era that was defined by smokers and to smoke was a good thing; so good that people look to you and respect you for it. To be a smoker in those times was accepted and made the male stand out even more. To be seen in the eyes of other men and women as a high class male or even a hard working rouged man was very well accepted. The attitude that often reflects the male characteristics is further heightened and your masculinity is at an all time high. The popular men’s magazine Esquire has insinuated that all throughout the year 1998, that the masculinity of men is really shown if he has a cigarette lit-up between his lips. If a man is truly a man then he would smoke and let all who see him know that his masculinity is well present with no doubt.
What it meant to be masculine back in the year 1998 had a complete different meaning that what it does present day. Esquire magazine has shown its readers that males who smoke are these rough men who take life as it comes and even become successful. In the February and April issue of Esquire magazine there are these advertisements of Malboro cigarette packs. Both advertisements have a male model in a cowboy-western theme look on. I believe this means that a man who smokes and is dressed in a cowboy getup is considered masculine in the eyes of others; to wear such loose clothing and having a smoke represents that a man is exactly who they are. Men are usually the ones who tend to take life as it comes and not worry about much. A quick smoke here and there is what it meant to be masculine as insinuated by these two Malboro advertisements in Esquire Magazine 1998.
Another piece extracted from Esquire magazine the June 1998 issue, is an interview with a male singer that goes by the name of Chris Whitley; the article was written by Christopher Berend. This interview entitled (Alone again, and Singing) caught my attention because Berend asks question to Whitney about his smoking and the response was quite casual. A questioned asked was “At a recent show, you lit a cigarette, took a drag, and set down on your amplifier, next to four others that you’d already started. Do you keep track of how many of those you actually finish?” (Berend). Christopher Whitney’s response was “I should. It’s getting a little passé. But I mean, I like to smoke, you know?” This is the answer coming from a man who has played all different types of crowds, from smoky bars to arenas. He is the image of what a man should be throughout his lifetime, successful. To show off masculinity to the world a man must have some sort of talent and smoke; this is what this interview is trying to get at.
In the October 98 issue of Esquire magazine there is yet another interview but this time with veteran actor Al Lewis, the interview by Lauren Iannotti entitled “Now that’s Scary”. This man’s masculinity is off the charts one would say. He has accomplished so much in his 88years of life. What is more interesting is that with that awesome age this man still smokes. In the magazine interview this man has a huge cigar lit up in between his lips. Mr. Lewis has accomplished feats from being a scout for the Celtics to a N.Y governor hopeful; also another accomplishment would be that of being a big time actor in works such as “Grandpa” in The Munsters. This is a huge message from Esquire magazine to men out there, that a man who is this successful at his age and smokes is a complete man with capital masculinity.
In 1998 Esquire magazine insinuated that all throughout that year a man was characterized whether or not he had a cigarette between his lips. Smoking made the man and showed off to the world his masculinity. The principle idea in 1998 was to get men to believe he would become that chill guy, the famous actor or the cool musician if he would just smoke a cigarette and be looked up by everyone who sees him. The man who will take life as it comes and smoke to relax himself and be mellow. Though this was defined as being a man back then, recent news and research show that smoking is a bad habit that can lead up to numerous health problems. Whether or not smoking is still considered to show your masculinity positively; this is a completely different story.
Work Cited
Malboro, Advertisement. Esquire Feb 1998 Print
Malboro, Advertisement. Esquire April 1998 Print
Berend, Christopher. “Alone Again, and Singing.” Esquire June 1998 Print
Iannotti, Lauren. Now that’s Scary” Esquire October. 1998 Print
Eng 101-0800
Prof. Bogacka
11/08/2010
Draft #1
Men have evolved from many styles and way of life. Then came an era that was defined by smokers and to smoke was a good thing; so good that people look to you and respect you for it. To be a smoker in those times was accepted and made the male stand out even more. To be seen in the eyes of other men and women as a high class male or even a hard working rouged man was very well accepted. The attitude that often reflects the male characteristics is further heightened and your masculinity is at an all time high. The popular men’s magazine Esquire has insinuated that all throughout the year 1998, that the masculinity of men is really shown if he has a cigarette lit-up between his lips. If a man is truly a man then he would smoke and let all who see him know that his masculinity is well present with no doubt.
What it meant to be masculine back in the year 1998 had a complete different meaning that what it does present day. Esquire magazine has shown its readers that males who smoke are these rough men who take life as it comes and even become successful. In the February and April issue of Esquire magazine there are these advertisements of Malboro cigarette packs. Both advertisements have a male model in a cowboy-western theme look on. I believe this means that a man who smokes and is dressed in a cowboy getup is considered masculine in the eyes of others; to wear such loose clothing and having a smoke represents that a man is exactly who they are. Men are usually the ones who tend to take life as it comes and not worry about much. A quick smoke here and there is what it meant to be masculine as insinuated by these two Malboro advertisements in Esquire Magazine 1998.
Another piece extracted from Esquire magazine the June 1998 issue, is an interview with a male singer that goes by the name of Chris Whitley; the article was written by Christopher Berend. This interview entitled (Alone again, and Singing) caught my attention because Berend asks question to Whitney about his smoking and the response was quite casual. A questioned asked was “At a recent show, you lit a cigarette, took a drag, and set down on your amplifier, next to four others that you’d already started. Do you keep track of how many of those you actually finish?” (Berend). Christopher Whitney’s response was “I should. It’s getting a little passé. But I mean, I like to smoke, you know?” This is the answer coming from a man who has played all different types of crowds, from smoky bars to arenas. He is the image of what a man should be throughout his lifetime, successful. To show off masculinity to the world a man must have some sort of talent and smoke; this is what this interview is trying to get at.
In the October 98 issue of Esquire magazine there is yet another interview but this time with veteran actor Al Lewis, the interview by Lauren Iannotti entitled “Now that’s Scary”. This man’s masculinity is off the charts one would say. He has accomplished so much in his 88years of life. What is more interesting is that with that awesome age this man still smokes. In the magazine interview this man has a huge cigar lit up in between his lips. Mr. Lewis has accomplished feats from being a scout for the Celtics to a N.Y governor hopeful; also another accomplishment would be that of being a big time actor in works such as “Grandpa” in The Munsters. This is a huge message from Esquire magazine to men out there, that a man who is this successful at his age and smokes is a complete man with capital masculinity.
In 1998 Esquire magazine insinuated that all throughout that year a man was characterized whether or not he had a cigarette between his lips. Smoking made the man and showed off to the world his masculinity. The principle idea in 1998 was to get men to believe he would become that chill guy, the famous actor or the cool musician if he would just smoke a cigarette and be looked up by everyone who sees him. The man who will take life as it comes and smoke to relax himself and be mellow. Though this was defined as being a man back then, recent news and research show that smoking is a bad habit that can lead up to numerous health problems. Whether or not smoking is still considered to show your masculinity positively; this is a completely different story.
Work Cited
Malboro, Advertisement. Esquire Feb 1998 Print
Malboro, Advertisement. Esquire April 1998 Print
Berend, Christopher. “Alone Again, and Singing.” Esquire June 1998 Print
Iannotti, Lauren. Now that’s Scary” Esquire October. 1998 Print
Friday, November 5, 2010
Reflections on Bromantic Comedy Post#8
Title of movie: Wedding Crashers
Director: David Dobkin
Actors/ Performers: Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrel
Distributer: New Line Cinema
Year: 2005
Medium: Film
1. The main characters in the movie act towards other males all buddies and joking around kind of thing. As with the female characters they are a huge flirts and sweet talkers. Yes I believe that their behaviour is masculine because that potraits the mans ambition to be the headman, someone that can be envy by others.
2. The movie puts more emphisis on male to female relationships because this was the main focus all throughtout the film. There is a connection that I see between the wedding crashers and the article "the girl hunt" which is that these males go around looking for women to have a one night stand with and with the accompany of a wingman, just what David Grazian pointed out in his article.
3. The ultimate message of the film is that the wingman or the "hunt" is that without a wingman there is a high chance of failure. I walked away with the idea that its all fun and games until you hurt someone's feeling and or run into a woman that is very investigative.
Work Cited:
Wedding Crashers. Dir. David Dobkin. Perf. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. New Line Cinema., 2005
My thoughts of the movie were that this is a great link to campare to "the girl hunt" article by David Grazian. Everything was real relatable and the movie itself was a great laugh. The whole wingman and while at the wedding both pals were hilarious and manage to score alot of women for that night. The message wasnt only with having a guy to girl relationship there was a male with male relationship that needed to be establish also. This is what I noticed and if the man to man relationship didnt work out niether would the man to woman, because again its a "bromantic" film.
Director: David Dobkin
Actors/ Performers: Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrel
Distributer: New Line Cinema
Year: 2005
Medium: Film
1. The main characters in the movie act towards other males all buddies and joking around kind of thing. As with the female characters they are a huge flirts and sweet talkers. Yes I believe that their behaviour is masculine because that potraits the mans ambition to be the headman, someone that can be envy by others.
2. The movie puts more emphisis on male to female relationships because this was the main focus all throughtout the film. There is a connection that I see between the wedding crashers and the article "the girl hunt" which is that these males go around looking for women to have a one night stand with and with the accompany of a wingman, just what David Grazian pointed out in his article.
3. The ultimate message of the film is that the wingman or the "hunt" is that without a wingman there is a high chance of failure. I walked away with the idea that its all fun and games until you hurt someone's feeling and or run into a woman that is very investigative.
Work Cited:
Wedding Crashers. Dir. David Dobkin. Perf. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. New Line Cinema., 2005
My thoughts of the movie were that this is a great link to campare to "the girl hunt" article by David Grazian. Everything was real relatable and the movie itself was a great laugh. The whole wingman and while at the wedding both pals were hilarious and manage to score alot of women for that night. The message wasnt only with having a guy to girl relationship there was a male with male relationship that needed to be establish also. This is what I noticed and if the man to man relationship didnt work out niether would the man to woman, because again its a "bromantic" film.
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