Media Quote by Grayson Perry
“The male role is heavily policed from birth, by parents, peers and bosses. Politicians in particular are harshly kept in line by a media that seems to uphold more bizarrely rigid standards of conformity than those held by any citizen.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Descent of Man, 2015
Male identity is tightly controlled by society and media, enforcing rigid standards.
In simple terms: Male roles are heavily policed by society.
Challenge restrictive gender expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family
- education
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience gender policing?
- What alternatives to rigid standards exist?
Resistance may face backlash from entrenched norms.