It has been just a few days since the streets were filled with feminist demands for Women’s Day, demonstrations that some believe are no longer necessary because there is no longer machismo, something that is very far from reality. Because, although one has the feeling that society has advanced a lot and that women no longer suffer different treatment for the simple fact of being women, the networks have once once more shown that there is still a long way to go.
This is something that has been reflected in the double standard of the comments that have been made regarding Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music Awards 2024 and regarding John Cena at the Oscars. Because, while the singer has been criticized for wearing a more daring outfit in which part of her butt was visible, he has been applauded and praised for having gone on stage naked to present the award for Best Costume.
As can be read in the comments left on different social networks, there are many people who have accused Katy Perry of being “vulgar” and of wanting to “exhibit” her body for having chosen that outfit, something very different. to what has been said regarding John Cena. Because, while they have harshly criticized her, they have praised him for how good he looks and have joked with the idea that he was not naked, but rather dressed as a “Greek God” because of the “great body” he has.
Furthermore, many have highlighted the fact that many of these comments come from women, an argument that some have used to say that the comments are not the cause of machismo. But, as the tweeter who posted these comments has implied, this is precisely the problem: machismo is so integrated into the mentality of society that both women and men act with this double standard due to machismo. systemic.
Without a doubt, there are many who have been disappointed when seeing these types of situations, which they hope can change over time. Because, although some progress has already been made, there is still much to do to eliminate machismo from society and ensure that everyone receives equal treatment, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or sexuality.
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