Salon 1

Although I support the now outdated concept of women’s liberation, there is a new disappointing trend lately in the arts that is distally related.  You see it in many movies and television shows.  A strong woman coming to the rescue of a helpless man.  Although this makes a good story, there is a clear trend evident from the abundance of such scenarios – almost ubiquitous and expected.  Now, before any female reader starts typing their nasty reposte, let me explain my stance.  It is not the strong female character to which I object, it is the helpless man, waiting to be rescued by some fair maiden.  Yuck.  There is something inherent in the very definition of man – a male of the current human species – that includes being able to not only stand up for oneself, even if it means sure defeat, but to also protect others.  Men are evolutionarily designed for this, it’s called testosterone.  So, while I think strong females are great, and helpless females are just as fun, helpless men are hard to stomach.  Can there be a more obvious sign that chivalry is dead?