Comments on: World Wrestling Entertainment for Men

By: Karrie Hagedorn

Karrie Hagedorn — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:54:51 +0000

While I must admit that I used to be a WWF addict, I feel that it is dangerous for young boys to watch this type of programming. I am not so much concerned with the violence portrayed on the program, but the message it send boys. The way to deal with issues with other is through violence, temper tantrums are acceptable, and degrading women as either too manly or worthless sexual objects is normal. When boys look up to the steroid-using athlete/actors, they may get the wrong message about what it means to be a “man.”

By: bethanyasouza

bethanyasouza — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:04:53 +0000

You mention the women are objectified with the male gaze on the World Wrestling website, but could one argue that they are actually being empowered? They are featured as wrestlers as well who also fight in their own ring against their own sex. They are not meant to be stared at as they fight (because one can argue that for the men).
Although, I do believe they are being objectified to an extent as some female wrestlers are scantily clad, however you have to account their actions as well.