The Red Pill Film Analysis

Gender politics have been an issue in the United States since the early 20th century. The feminist movement grew to a national movement quickly once women realized and became aware of the injustices they faced due to their gender. After years of fighting for basic rights, women continue to fight for wage equality, the right to a legal abortion, federally mandated maternity leave or daycare, and many other things. The Men’s Rights Movement showed up in the 1970s, fighting against real and perceived injustices towards men. Men who considered themselves part of this movement were known as MRAs, or Mens Rights Activists. The Red Pill, a documentary by a prominent feminist Cassie Jaye, showcases the fear that has stemmed from the cultural conversation of the feminist movement …show more content…
The controversial documentary, The Red Pill, tries to show individuals that are ambivalent about feminism that feminism has taken over the United States and has led to a series of unfortunate issues for men. Dr. Warren Farrell, a published author, explained …show more content…
MRAs feel as though women have more reproductive rights than men. Women have multiple forms of birth control, plan B, and in some states, access to abortion, while men only have the male condom. MRAs would argue that this “gap” in mens reproductive rights is an issue; however, feminists would argue that these reproductive rights, such as birth control methods, put the responsibility on the woman to protect herself from pregnancy. And if it's the woman’s job to protect herself from pregnancy, then it’s the woman's choice of what to do when or if she gets pregnant. Men have the right to talk to a women they are engaged in sexual activity with and decide whether or not they want or do not want a child. Once that child is conceived, the right goes to the woman, since it is her body, it is her