Analysis Of Not All Men Are Sly Foxes By Armin Brott

Armin Brott releases his thoughts regarding children’s books in the article, Not All Men Are Sly Foxes. He claims that, although sexism and racism are being erased from today’s children’s books, males are still portrayed in a negative context. This article is eye-opening to the underlying messages children are receiving through these books. The evidence given creates an open door in the mind, allowing the mind to analyze the validity of Brott’s thesis. After close examination, the subtle hints of negativity towards male father figures show their light. In regards to Brott’s article, the children’s book, Froggy’s Baby Sister, supports Brott’s thesis. The father in Froggy’s Baby Sister is not portrayed as a caregiver and the mother is the primary …show more content…
In the eyes of a woman, the new feeling of involvement in fathers is exciting and presents hope to women who are striving to obtain a career. It is mind boggling what began the shift in the man’s role in the household, but there is no doubt that stay-at-home fathers, or fathers who play a role in the home life, are becoming more common. The idea of men and women switching roles is an awaiting adventure for both men and women, changing the dynamic of households one by one and improving society step by …show more content…
In the article, “Many dads struggle to ‘have it all.’ Balancing work, family,” a hopeful turn in society’s nature and the dynamics of households across the country shows its light. The idea of today’s fathers yearning to become more involved in their child’s life is progressive and promising for mothers who are seeking a career. Unfortunately, today’s children’s books fail to reflect this change in society. In the storybook, Froggy’s Baby Sister, the father is a perfect example to support Brott in his claim. The distance the father has from his children is in a way heartbreaking. His character does not reflect the fathers described in “Many dads struggle to ‘have it all.’ Balancing work, family.” A classic children’s story, Mother Goose and Sly Fox, is a prime example of negative portrayal of father figures. Both the fox and the mouse are described with negative context, sending a downbeat message to the young audience. It can be argued that Brott is over analyzing children’s books, that there are no underlying messages being sent through the print, or even that the mothers are also portrayed poorly. In the case of Mother Goose and Sly Fox, it can be countered that the mother has bratty children, allows them to