EP55: The Harms of Horror: The "Man in a Dress" Trope

10/14/24 • 39 min

!!TRIGGER WARNING!!
This episode contains discussions of transphobic media and its impact on transgender people and society's view of queerness and gender nonconformance
Summary:
What if horror films are reinforcing harmful stereotypes that shape societal perceptions? In this Halloween-themed episode, we explore the damaging "man in a dress" trope in classics like Psycho and Silence of the Lambs, and its impact on trans representation. Join us as we critically examine these films while celebrating queer creativity in cinema.
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10/14/24 • 39 min

Life Through a Queer Lens - EP55: The Harms of Horror: The "Man in a Dress" Trope

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we see someone who is presented to us as a man , tucking their penis between their legs , wearing a wig made from a woman's scalp , swaying and dancing to music . Growing up , I remember many times hearing that this was one of the strangest and creepiest scenes in modern film . This action of putting on makeup and a wig , tucking and trying to look as beautiful and feminine as y

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