The Barbie Movie & Masculinity: Are You Kenough?
The Man Enough Podcast
Introduction
An analysis of the portrayal of masculinity in the Barbie movie, focusing on the characters of Ken and Alan. Discusses the impact of societal expectations on men's identities and the importance of vulnerability and growth.
*WARNING: This episode contains spoilers.*
Dive into the vibrant world of Barbie Land with hosts Liz and Jamey as they discuss the movie’s most divisive points. Unpacking its impact on patriarchy, feminism, and modern masculinity, they explore Barbie's evolution from sexist symbol to feminist hero. Later on Liz and Jamey share their thoughts on the role of men in the film and Liz breaks down what it truly means to be ‘Kenough.’ From the need for more diverse representation to Barbie’s successes and failures in redefining masculinity, join the discussion as they unravel the film's layers and celebrate its feminist narrative.
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Timecodes:
00:02 - Allen is who men could be without patriarchy
02:50 - Can we really call women ‘Barbie?’
06:11 - The Barbie movie wasn’t that diverse
10:06 - A Barbie Movie recap (SPOILER ALERT)
11:32 - What it means to be ‘Kenough’
12:26 - How this movie exposed patriarchal biases
14:48 - How are men and patriarchy represented in this film?
25:46 - Barbie Land is not a feminist utopia
27:04 - Barbie’s rise from sexist symbol to feminist hero
35:02 - Our society is dismissive of overtly feminine appearances
39:20 - Positive outcomes and discussion from the Barbie movie
42:18 - The Barbie movie satisfies our urge for feminist narratives
Quotes:
“I think the Kens represent the patriarchy, that you lose either way. And who actually represents men is Alan.” - Liz Plank
“Barbieland is not a feminist utopia…it’s just the patriarchy flipped.” - Liz Plank
“I think the role of Barbie wasn't to represent men. It was to show men how women feel when they watch movies...I'm happy men are angry, but that anger is not at feminism, that anger is at being treated the way that women are treated” - Liz Plank
“We're starving for change. We're starving for people to champion something that changes a narrative of how women are treated in our world.” - Jamey Heath
“The Barbie movie is not anti man, it's anti patriarchy.” - Liz Plank
“I'm Jamey Heath. And I am ‘Kenough.’” - Jamey Heath
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