One gaze upon Medusa and a person would be killed, except if he’s brave and shrewd like Perseus. A trobairitz later affirmed that gazing saves lives. … Read the post male & female gaze: following Perseus against horror of Medusa
The female gaze upon farm animals pushes men into the oppressive gender role of provider who must put his meat on the table for public validation. … Read the post the female gaze, gender oppression, and men putting meat on the table
Medieval clerics knew that the way to solve a problem like Helen of Troy is to have many, even more beautiful women available for men. … Read the post how do you solve a problem like Helen of Troy?
In his story of Gyges and Candaules, Herodotus included the Greek saying “When a woman takes off her clothes, she takes off her modesty.” It’s about men. … Read the post Gyges & Candaules: controlling men's sexuality and seduction
Madeleine de Scudéry complained that men who prefer gazing upon beautiful women are shallow hypocrites. … Read the post Madeleine de Scudéry’s quarrel with human nature