Stereotypes In The Campaign Essay

The campaign is a movie about two men who are competing with each other in order to win an election. These two men are both running for a government position, have a wife, and have kids. Although they have these things in common, they are very different from each other in many ways. There are two contradicting male stereotypes in this movie, and one popular female stereotype.
The first male character is Cam Brady. He is very conceded and degrades women. He fits the stereotype of being spoiled, immature, and unable to understand the emotions of women according to an article written by TheFWord. His character describes one of a womanizer according to “The Bro Code” video. In one scene, he seduced his opponent’s wife and tried sleeping with her. He uses women as objects. Another example is when he used physical violence by punching a baby, originally trying to punch his component when he was angry. This is another stereotype of men, referenced in the “Men in Media” Prezi, where they use violence to …show more content…
He is different from Cam Brady in the way that he is sensitive and caring towards women. The male stereotype that Marty Huggins, according to the article written by TheFWord, is a “lesser man” or “gay” just because he likes to read books and poetry. For an example, Marty would like to read, wear sweaters, and play games with his family and pugs. He was never selfish, immature, or degrading towards women. He does not fit the social stereotypes associated with males.
For Marty Huggins, there is not much effect of actions of male dominance. He shows no dominance or dictatorship as a male. He is very kind and willing to work with others. This effects male identity in society but giving males the impression that it is okay to not be the typical male stereotype. He teaches males that you can be whoever you want, and don’t have to be someone you are not. He shows that you should treat everyone (even women) with respect and