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The video explores the trend of "men written by women" on social media, which classifies men who are respectful, handsome, and considerate of their partners. The discussion includes the quintessential man written by a woman, Mr. Darcy, and how he inspired the notion that male characters who respect and appreciate women could exist. The concept of the female gaze in film and TV is also explored, along with male celebrities being labeled as "written by a woman" due to their perceived femininity, sensitivity, or appeal to a young female audience. Bo Burnham's "Eighth Grade" is discussed as a prime example of respectful depictions of female perspectives, and how the trend of "written by a woman" puts men on a pedestal for doing the bare minimum but could also normalize respectful and feminist behavior.
In this section, Amanda overanalyzes the "men written by women" trend on social media, which became popular last summer as a way to classify men who are respectful, handsome, and considerate of their partners. It started with fictional characters, then extended to celebrities and even real-life boyfriends who cook, clean, and treat women with basic respect and kindness. This trend has evolved into a way of describing how female authors have created male characters who have transcended the clutches of toxic masculinity. Amanda explores the meaning behind this trend and how it relates to other social media trends that classify people with literary and film analysis terms. She goes on to discuss the quintessential man written by a woman, Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and how his transformation from a brooding bachelor to a gentlemanly and agreeable man perhaps inspired the notion that male characters who respect and appreciate women could exist. However, she acknowledges that these male characters written by women are not perfect, and being tall, handsome, and rich certainly helped Mr. Darcy's case.
In this section, the focus is on male characters who are written by women, specifically Laurie from "Little Women" and Mr. Darcy from "Pride and Prejudice". These characters are beloved because they simply respected their female love interests and listened to their perspectives, which is not necessarily a groundbreaking thing but it was significant in a time where the bar for men was low. The discussion then shifts to the concept of the female gaze in film and TV, and how it is different from the notion of "written by a woman". The female gaze is a feminist theory term that represents the gaze of the female spectator character or director of an artistic work, and is all about representing women as subjects having agency. Greta Gerwig is cited as a director who has created critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies that have popularized the notion of the female gaze amongst younger audiences, such as "Ladybird" and "Little Women". These films defy the male gaze by making the female subjects the active protagonists who are unafraid to go after what they want.
In this section, the speaker explores the phenomenon of male celebrities being labeled as "written by a woman" due to their perceived femininity, sensitivity, or appeal to a largely young female audience. Harry Styles is a prime example of such a celebrity - he openly embraces his teenage girl fan base and incorporates traditionally feminine aesthetics into his style and brand. Meanwhile, Beau Burnham is another example of a man considered to be "written by a woman" despite his more understated fashion sense. The speaker notes that being straight, white, and traditionally masculine tends to be a prerequisite for such labeling, as these traits enable male celebrities to embrace femininity without facing backlash.
In this section of the video, the creator discusses how Bo Burnham's "Eighth Grade" was generously granted the title of "written by a woman". Burnham wrote the script based on his own battle with anxiety, but chose to make the protagonist a 13-year-old girl because he found that young female fans who related most to his struggles. The accuracy and respect with which he depicted a middle school girl's perspective impressed many, as it avoided voyeurism and instead evoked second-hand embarrassment and visceral relatability. The creator also mentions Burnham's most recent Netflix special, "Inside", which examines his privilege and problematic past, and how the trend of "written by a woman" puts men on a pedestal for doing the bare minimum and at its best, could at least normalize respectful and feminist behavior.
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