Thus the patriarchal assertion that humans are superior to animals and have separate souls that distinguish them as such in their refusal to serve in the natural order.To see women acting as men and find it to be unnatural is not unusual then, as the actions of men may be seen as unnatural, though not unexpected, on their own.
R.S. Briffault is said to have debated one of my favorite anthropologists, Bronislaw Malinowski (on marriage), and appears to be in the general line of J.J. Bachofen’s Das Mutterrecht of the earlier 19th century. But his generalization, commonly stated as a “Law,” is more effective descriptively than normatively. If it works for you, that’s good. If it doesn’t, that’s okay. Reifying it, however, changes nothing “out there” in the world of animal and human interactions. It is a construct for thought.
If you examine any overly aggressive men in your history, you will find that they have mother issues, and are usually striking out against an invisible all-encompassing female presence that cannot be identified. I’m calling it the Stewie Griffon Syndrome, or SGS for short.Seth MacFarlane is known for complex characterizations that seem simple and stupid at first glance, but illuminate depths of the human psyche that normally go unexamined.This examination of the character in relation to the societal role of the female constitutes fair use of the image, for anybody who is concerned.I highly recommend watching Family Guy and purchase of DVDs or streaming downloads of the show.(Just in case any overly aggressive martinets are perusing with an eye to calling out the least possible infraction.)
Steve Bartholomew over 9 years ago
Not only that, the female produces all the voters.
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr over 9 years ago
*Hot Rod* over 9 years ago
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Brass Orchid Premium Member over 9 years ago
Thus the patriarchal assertion that humans are superior to animals and have separate souls that distinguish them as such in their refusal to serve in the natural order.To see women acting as men and find it to be unnatural is not unusual then, as the actions of men may be seen as unnatural, though not unexpected, on their own.
Superfrog over 9 years ago
Probably all members of the benevolent society known as The Beneficial Beneficial Association Association.
drbob456x over 9 years ago
When momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.
coltish1 over 9 years ago
Looks like she’s got her ‘V for Victory’ hat on.
Mother Thalweg over 9 years ago
Dear Ms. Teresa
M. Briffault is my favorite man of anthropological letters.
It is as if you have a “window” into our collective psyche (or are you giving us a window into yours?).
Sincerely,
Rotifer’s Mother
P.S. On a gonadosomatic index* scale of guppy to leviathan, this strip rates a solid Nurse Shark.
* Still not a valid Scrabble word.
Sisyphos over 9 years ago
R.S. Briffault is said to have debated one of my favorite anthropologists, Bronislaw Malinowski (on marriage), and appears to be in the general line of J.J. Bachofen’s Das Mutterrecht of the earlier 19th century. But his generalization, commonly stated as a “Law,” is more effective descriptively than normatively. If it works for you, that’s good. If it doesn’t, that’s okay. Reifying it, however, changes nothing “out there” in the world of animal and human interactions. It is a construct for thought.
ottod Premium Member over 9 years ago
Guffault’s Law:
“Most women seem to have a good sense of humor, since the only benefit accruing to them from their association with men is occasional comedic relief.”
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 9 years ago
That explains why I’m alone.No woman wants me to clutter her space with my presence.
Brass Orchid Premium Member over 9 years ago
If you examine any overly aggressive men in your history, you will find that they have mother issues, and are usually striking out against an invisible all-encompassing female presence that cannot be identified. I’m calling it the Stewie Griffon Syndrome, or SGS for short.Seth MacFarlane is known for complex characterizations that seem simple and stupid at first glance, but illuminate depths of the human psyche that normally go unexamined.This examination of the character in relation to the societal role of the female constitutes fair use of the image, for anybody who is concerned.I highly recommend watching Family Guy and purchase of DVDs or streaming downloads of the show.(Just in case any overly aggressive martinets are perusing with an eye to calling out the least possible infraction.)