One of the concepts that struck me the most in these readings was in "Complex Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence" by Adrienne Rich. In this article, Rich described that some people believe that women are "innately sexually oriented towards men" (Rich 312), and that lesbians are acting out of their bitterness toward men. This notion that women like each other in spite of something never occurred to me; I always thought it was natural for some women to be attracted towards other women. In addition to being surprised that people think like this, I also found myself questioning previous references in the media that it is the norm for sex between men and women to be considered common, even more established in society than sensuality is between two women.
In the joking song, "Show Me Your Genitals" (Link below), it becomes apparent what some feminists stereotype men as. Jon Lajoie, the rapper of this song, raps to the tone of an extreme sexist male. Although this video is incredibly offensive, I also find it hilarious because it is one of those jokes that women feel comfortable laughing along with, even if some of the messages may seep into our subconscious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqXi8WmQ_WM
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