Media False Stereotypes

The essay talks about the false stereotypes portrayed in the media about nerds which have been viewed as misogynistic, entitled, and obsessed. His claim is that the media perpetuates an old and outdated formula of the nerd genre which can be viewed as sexist nature. The underlying assumption is that these perpetuations are creating a misogynist culture associated with nerd culture. He uses numerous examples of television shows and movies which portrayed this and views it if it were to happen in reality. Some of the most well-known television series and movies about nerds have fallen into this trap. He uses the movie Revenge of the Nerds and Sixteen Candles (p.12,15,&17). The culture shows that with hard work that you would get the girl in the

end. How about even you put the work in that she still does not want you, or in Chu’s words, “in another castle”. That could drive some to commit heinous acts like Elliot Rodger’s excuse to go on his spree (p.23). His assumptions are valid, even though he takes them to extremes which may detract people from the purpose of the paper. I think though he is right through the use of real life examples to make connections and does reinforce those assumptions.