Stereotypical mindset through the lens of Sanji's character.
I know it will come off a bit uncomfortable for some fans, but I don't like people calling sanji a "malewife"
It's so misogynist and stereotypical. Why is he considered a malewife or a female kind of character? He is a male for fuck's sake.
The fact that people associate provider, cook, and emotional person with feminine characteristics is wrong in so many ways.
Sanji is a provider. A lover. An emotional mess. A chef. A romaniticist.
That doesn't make him associated with feminity in any way. This shows how people see women and men, respectfully.
As much as it is about feminine stereotypes, it is also about masculinity stereotypes.
Sanji, as a character, questions both of them very openly. His character is a bridge between both, allows you to talk about both.
He, in the story, always sees women as people who have to sacrifice themselves. And he doesn't support that fact, he wants women to be free, to be happy, to be safe. He conveys each and every aspect of female struggles without being one. His understanding of people, as person's, allow us— viewers a deep dive into these things people perceive as "normal".
He romantising life itself by cooking good food, eating good food and relishing every moment of it. He doesn't just romantise it, he lives it— to the fullest.
He also breaks the stereotype of sacrifing your own dreams for your parents by refusing to give on his passion— cooking. (Will make a dedicated one to it).
Why can't a man be expressive like Sanji is?
Why can't a man be a provider like Sanji?
Why can't a man cook like Sanji does?
Why can't a man show his emotions like Sanji does?
Think for yourself. Question yourself.
Stories are not for just entertainment, they are to bring out questions rarely asked, question how certain things are perceived. This shows your mindset, your perspective, your thoughts.
Why is Sanji considered feminine for being expressive? Can't men be expressive? Don't they have emotions? What's so wrong about showing your emotions as a man? Who set the ground rules?
Why is Sanji considered feminine for being a provider? Why can't men be providers— cooking, doing households chores? Why is it always a woman?
Sanji isn't just a chef and a provider but also a protector and fighter. While embracing his soft and sweet sides, he can also be bold and fierce.
Re-define masculinity, re-define feminity. Because it definitely deserves to be re defined.
Work and chores shouldn't associated with such terms. Stop using them for it.
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