#constroversy

The issue of feminism as an exclusive plight for women has come into light since a recent screening of Family Feud. Two questions were asked on the show; firstly, “Name something people think is a womans job” and secondly “name something people think is a man’s job”.

The results for the female question ranged from domestic duties, receptionists, hairdresser and nursing. This caused viewers to react angrily on social media, causing the show to be branded as ‘misogynistic’ and reaffirming that sexism was alive and well in Australian society.

In defence, Network Ten explained that the results are determined by a database of 100 samples, acknowledging that the limited responses are not reflective of ‘all Australians’. However, even if this limited sample base was not reflective of ‘all Australians’, the contestants managed to get all the answers correct.

I decided to explore more on the controversy. I immediately became fired-up for women’s rights after watching the footage, now loaded on the Sydney Morning Heralds official website.

(see link here: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/family-feud-under-fire-for-misogynistic-question-20141015-116oqg.html )

It was only until the last few seconds of the report that addressed a similar situation occurred for the men. On further research, the majority of online feature articles were female-sympathetic, and restricted highlighting male stereotyping.

‘Family Feud under fire for ‘misogynistic’ question’

‘Family Feud fury over ‘name a woman’s job’ answer’

‘Family Feud Australia Thinks Women’s Jobs are ‘Cleaning’, ‘Dishes’

I WILL EAT YOU