‘ What is it specifically about the dress signifies that it is only for women? And why can’t it be socially acceptable for a man to wear any type of clothing? After all, it is just fabric and we should not be afraid of anything that could “challenge”our societal views of masculinity.’– Matthew Dean Stewart.
(Picture: Matthew Dean Stewart/ Guzelian)
When i saw this picture at first time, i was a little bit shocked and kind of uncomfortable honestly. Then i was quiet for a long time to find out the reason which leads the feeling.
This dressing style of man is not familiar to see in our society no matter which countries you come from. But why? Why dress is only for woman? I think there is a reason. Appearance of man are strong and masculine but woman are contrary. This impression and standard are unaware forming in our brains from ancient time. So, if man wear colorful dress, it would create a visual contrast which makes other people feel wired and bad.
(Picture: Matthew Dean Stewart/ Guzelian)
This photographer Matthew turned these photos into a book funding by Kickstarted. He wants to make general public think more. I agree with this perspective because sometimes people believes what behavior is right due to everybody do that in one way. However, citizens never think about the reason why we follow the mainstream.
Reference:
Ellen Scott, 2017. Photo series explores the boundaries of gender by capturing men wearing dresses[online]. Metro: Investor relations. Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2017/12/23/photo-series-explores-boundaries-gender-capturing-men-wearing-dresses-7181053/ [Accessed 18 August 2019].
List of illustration:
Figure 1: Matthew Dean Stewart/ Guzelian
Figure 2: Matthew Dean Stewart/ Guzelian
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