tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post5787737021839137612..comments2024-02-06T12:29:18.715-06:00Comments on Nerdy Feminist: Dear AMC's The Walking Dead...Stop ItA. Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-70382742879500872552014-01-07T14:55:36.368-06:002014-01-07T14:55:36.368-06:00But did they have to have the roles that Rick, Sha...But did they have to have the roles that Rick, Shane, and Daryl play all be written to be men? Couldn't a past cop have been a woman? Those are all choices they've made. <br /><br />FWIW, I wrote an update about the show w/ more current info on the women involved<br /><br />http://www.nerdyfeminist.com/2013/11/checking-in-on-walking-dead.htmlA. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-79031254109718346452014-01-07T13:22:42.689-06:002014-01-07T13:22:42.689-06:00I can agree with some things, but others I think a...I can agree with some things, but others I think are just too far of a stretch to agree with. Like the learning to shoot; Rick and Shane don't teach it because they're men, they teach it because they are/were cops, know what they're doing and are the right ones for the job. After seeing how well Andrea does, she's taken out (same day I believe) on a run because she's an asset. Daryl's a tracker and hunter because he's had to do it for survival his entire life, because his home life was total crap. That's just the skill set he's be given and not by voluntary or pleasant circumstances. Hershel's in charge of the farm because it's his farm. His wife is dead and aside from Beth and Maggie, the rest of the people are visitors; his house, his rules. And yes I can agree that Rick is the leader in the group from Atlanta, but no one else stepped up either, and honestly he's the only one out of the group, male or female that seems to have what it takes to be a leader. I'm not saying it's because he's a man, it's because that's how his original character was written. I can agree however that Carol shouldn't be sitting around doing nothing. I absolutely agree that she should have been out helping to find her little girl, but I don't know how people in that situation actually react, having never been there myself. As for Maggie begin an indecisive person, not knowing what she wants, if you watch the show as it goes on, Rick's not exactly sticking with his decisions either, he flip flops back and forth quite a bit. I'm not saying that anyone is wrong or right, just voicing an opinion on the matter. I'm female and really don't have any problems with the way it's been playing out so far. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704668960661955461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-75470848341788321862013-07-23T22:19:51.110-05:002013-07-23T22:19:51.110-05:00This is literally everything I think about these e...This is literally everything I think about these episodes so far, and you were able to put everything together so eloquently. I REALLY appreciate this entry. It makes me feel very validated in all of my discomfort.Sylwiiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827618644580326679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-3406549244465115092013-02-24T11:56:15.665-06:002013-02-24T11:56:15.665-06:00Agreed! I was just about to blog about the subject...Agreed! I was just about to blog about the subject and decided to read what people have said so far. Strong female characters, same old gender roles. I have high hopes for Michonne (thoughts on her being the sole female character alive that is not white?) as she has continued to reject forces to change that. Andrea jumped at the first opportunity for some "normality" (read: back to the traditional societal structure and roles) with the Governor and the town, forfeiting her alliance with Michonne.<br /><br />I have yet to see this month's new episode. Time to catch up. <br /><br />Lara-Jane<br />Anarchafeminsm.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-30764686649553758762012-11-15T14:09:58.164-06:002012-11-15T14:09:58.164-06:00I actually agree with A. Lynn and I have read the ...I actually agree with A. Lynn and I have read the comics. I think in a situation where the world is taken over by zombies, it is just simply unrealistic that ANYONE would survive by simply washing clothes and cooking food. In a post-apocalyptic world, EVERYONE should be able to fend for themselves, not just the men. Period. If you can't kill a zombie, you can't protect yourself, then you will die. The end. The fact that the female characters sit around and cry about how terrible the world has become, wait for the men to come around and save their asses and make decisions for them; that is just unrealistic and flat out stupid. I'm really excited for Season 3's character Michone to really take a turn though if they do it right. Anywho, I know that this show is targeted to the male audience, but I am a woman, an avid zombie lover, and I disagree with the "liberties" the writers have taken with the female characters. It is just unrealistic. kawteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710931478192071550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-56254852182142764602012-10-12T04:27:04.836-05:002012-10-12T04:27:04.836-05:00In the run-up to the premier of season 3 this week...In the run-up to the premier of season 3 this weekend, I watched the last few episodes from season 2 and I had totally forgotten how much this gender BS had annoyed me! The pregnancy storyline was more than just irresponsible misinformation and two women's lack of knowledge. The ONE TIME Lori is shown as being actually quite rational and sensible in wanting to end the pregnancy (most people I think would agree that choosing to have a baby in a ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE might be a tad less than ideal), is the ONE TIME Rick (understandably) allows his emotions to overcome common sense, and rather than just let this apparent paradox play out, they start hammering home the the vile message that it's ok for Rick's emotions to steamroller Lori's common sense, because he is MORALLY RIGHT. So not only does the female bow to the male's will, but she is a horrible person for daring to use her common sense. <br /><br />I hope season 3 at least attempts to redeem itself. Tadashii Aikoukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238006343862321004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-75846251561805576702012-02-27T11:58:53.856-06:002012-02-27T11:58:53.856-06:00I found your post after watching Ep 10 of season 2...I found your post after watching Ep 10 of season 2. I completely agree with everything you say. The exchange between Andrea and Lori in this episode was just absurd, where Lori scolds Andrea for not doing things like laundry and cooking, and for choosing to instead take on a more "traditionally" male role, like protecting the group. Lori even says at one point something like 'the men can protect us just fine without you'. I've never read the comics, and have enjoyed the show, but whether this gender dynamic was present in the original story or added in by the screenwriters, it's very, very sad to see.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294567039609371840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-13188139782147846502011-11-28T09:27:21.160-06:002011-11-28T09:27:21.160-06:00I too am annoyed w/ Lori and Andrea... I am sick o...I too am annoyed w/ Lori and Andrea... I am sick of Lori's entire character being based around her eyes bugging out. I honestly think all of the needless melodrama about a damn pregnancy is just stupid. It's like really, do you have to work so hard to create this drama when your characters are living in the zombie apocalypse?? Really?! Oh yeah, but in most episodes they seem to forget about the zombies.. that's true. Lame. Andrea is just annoying. It's like they are pandering directly to the female audience who wants a cool female character on this show. But it just comes off as ridiculous. Whenever someone has to state their character's attributes or growth for the season (ie "not a victim"), you know something is wrong. Bah, I will still watch it though... just for the last five minutes of each episode when something actually happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-7716188635287068352011-11-27T20:38:43.662-06:002011-11-27T20:38:43.662-06:00PS popular =/= perfect.PS popular =/= perfect.A. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-7579522618673080602011-11-27T20:37:57.141-06:002011-11-27T20:37:57.141-06:00There's nothing "obvious" about that...There's nothing "obvious" about that observation--it's right there in black and white. I said I haven't read them. All I know is everyone who has is always talking about how the show has taken liberties w/ characters/story lines. <br /><br />And *if only* I was able to produce something post-apocalyptic for the world to see. Unfortunately, time and time again the stuff that gets the money is the same old crap over and over. Just because it follows the comics doesn't make this whole thing stereotypical and sexist tripe.A. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404038071133506982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-8882210454809280752011-11-27T20:23:57.103-06:002011-11-27T20:23:57.103-06:00Wow it is pretty obvious that you never-ever read ...Wow it is pretty obvious that you never-ever read the comic book which got Kirkland the show otherwise you would have noticed that the show follows the comic book really well. The show is extremely popular and therefore doesn't need to be fixed! If you really want to want to watch a show about a post-apocalyptic world written from a feminist perspective I suggest that you either create your own comic/novel series or produce one yourself. If you don't like the aspects of the show don't watch it. If you have a jones for a post-apocalyptic show with strong female characters check out the BBC's 'Survivors.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349382186889721635.post-82239130659622760432011-11-24T22:49:18.272-06:002011-11-24T22:49:18.272-06:00Thank you!! I was talking to my dad about this jus...Thank you!! I was talking to my dad about this just before I saw your article. It's really a shame too, because I used to love this show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com