This week we watched the movie Ghost in the Shell and I just wanted to discuss my thoughts, opinions, and whatnot on my take of the movie. At first, I found myself kind of lost to be honest. Im not really a big anime fan, so the thought actually being required to watch a movie of this fashion didn't quite thrill me. However I was pleasantly surprised what I attained from the movie when it was all said and done.
The movie in ways makes you question what it means to be human, which leads me to think what does it mean to have gender completely define a person. We had a discussion where we touched on this a little bit, as far as this idea of a post-gender world. We essentially left on this idea that maybe a non-gender society isn't necessarily a good thing.
I believe that though often times ridiculous gender roles do serve somewhat has an appropriate function in society. Not only that but I dont remember who said it in class, but someone suggested that perhaps our gender roles per se are that of which come with some sort of programming issued in our DNA and I didn't really think about until now but I concur. I believe this could be a possibility. Though it too can be argued that we do create gender roles and stereotypes in society. Ah, Im torn on making a concrete stand on this..... what are your thoughts?
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