So why is it that straight men who are clearly a 2 on the “hot scale” always have something to say about women? Either they have often made up stories about their escapades with “hot chicks” or they are claiming that women are “crazy”. I think I may make a version of this video for straight men…Come on girls and gurls! Let’s put these men in their place!
Posted by MJB on September 4, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/09/04/sexist-humor-is-still-sexist/
Michael Morones
This is so heartbreaking. An 11-year-old boy tried to take his own life in late January. Michael Morones was allegedly teased relentlessly by the lids in school Why you ask? Because he loved to play with the ‘My Little Pony’ toys. He remains in critical condition and may have sustained permanent brain damage as a result of his suicide attempt. Additionally, he currently has a tube in his throat.
Here is what his mother had to say to reporters. I am literally crying as I am reading about this and writing. “He’s the kid that never walks. He dances everywhere,”. “He’s so full of energy. He’s always on the move… We won’t know for months how much is going to heal. It could even be years before we find out what potential for healing he has.”.
I have written a good amount about gender roles and how BS it all is. I have also illustrated examples of how marketers have decided “pink is for girls” and “blue is for boys”. Check out some of what I have to say here.
Reports are stating that Michael was so upset because kids at school were calling him gay for liking a “girls TV show”. This is just disgusting. This is 100% on the parents of those children who are so ignorant and close-minded. As I have repeatedly mentioned, there is NO SUCH THING as “girls” and “boys” tv shows, toys, colors, etc. This is a value that marketers place on things to segment consumers and SELL TO THEM. That is all there is to it. Then we have gender roles and homophobia which is perpetuated by religion through various propaganda vehicles.
This cycle has GOT TO STOP. Please help spread this story and share awareness. Share on social media, tell a friend. Do your part.
Posted by MJB on February 6, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/02/06/11-year-old-boy-attempts-suicide-after-being-bullied/
Such an amazing video on gender roles. Featured on our brainwashing page. Be sure to check out this video and our the page 🙂
Posted by MJB on November 26, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/11/26/must-watch-this/
Ever stop and wonder why girls have pink toys and boys have blue toys? Is there something behind it? From what we have learned from classes and from real life experience in marketing, it is basically marketers creating consumer segments to market to. We did some additional digging and found a great source of information called “The Pink & Blue Project”. The Pink & Blue Project takes a look at the commercialization of gender colors.
Image from jeongmeeyoon.com
JeongMee Yoon started the Pink & Blue Project because of her daughters fascination with pink. She asked the very smart question, “where does this fascination with pink come from?”. As you read what we write here, you will notice that we will always ask the question why. It’s a great question! Do girls naturally like pink and boys naturally like blue? Of course not. As Yoon points out, pink used to be a color that was considered masculine. Here is my favorite piece from her article.
In 1914, The Sunday Sentinel, an American newspaper, advised mothers to “use pink for the boy and blue for the girl, if you are a follower of convention.” The change to pink for girls and blue for boys happened in America and elsewhere only after World War II. As modern society entered twentieth century political correctness, the concept of gender equality emerged and, as a result, reversed the perspective on the colors associated with each gender as well as the superficial connections that attached to them . Today, with the effects of advertising on consumer preferences, these color customs are a worldwide standard.
LOVE when people think outside the box! You should too. You can read more about the author and artist JeongMee Yoon here.
Posted by MJB on November 18, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/11/18/pink-or-blue/
J Crew ad with Creative Director Jenna Lyons who painted her son’s toenails pink in this ad. The ad caused some controversy because it challenged traditional gender roles.
As a kid I always wanted barbies and dolls. I never wanted to play with “boy” toys. I enjoyed Legos and some action figures but not nearly as much as a doll or Barbie.
My parents were very much against me playing with any “girl” toys so as a middle ground I was able to play with My Little Pony. But my grandmother (who lived in Israel), saw no issue with me playing with dolls. I’ll never forget the day she sent me a doll as long as I live. It was such a simple gesture and it brought me more joy than I can even express. I automatically tear up whenever I think of that amazing and brave act of kindness.
My point of sharing that story is that there is that toys shouldn’t follow gender guidelines. If a boy wants to play with a doll, it’s ok. He shouldn’t be made to feel like he is less than or weird for that. Why is pink a girls color and why is blue a boys color? Because some marketers decided that years ago. Something to think about…
Posted by MJB on November 16, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/11/16/barbies-for-boys/
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