A Tale of Pink and Patronizing: Unraveling the Male Gaze in “Barbie”

So, there’s this scene where Barbie, our protagonist with more layers than a haute couture gown, is traversing the sidewalk when a random male passerby, uninvitedly and disrespectfully, slaps her on the butt. Now, this isn’t just a frivolous scene designed for shock value; it’s a metaphor, a representation of unconsented invasions and societal normalization of such behavior. However, it appears that the metaphorical richness of this scene has flown over the heads of some male spectators like a high-flying private jet. Instead of introspecting the ingrained sexism and violation represented in the scene, there are murmurs, dismissals, and yes, criticisms, calling it exaggerated, unrealistic, or an “attack on men”. Darling, it’s not an attack; it’s a mirror. <a href="https://medium.com/@wonghunter398/a-tale-of-pink-and-patronizing-unraveling-the-male-gaze-in-barbie-a911b48e59a2">Read More</a>