Superhero Rundown: Watchmen – Portrayals in Masculinity

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Apologies: This episode’s voiceover was shot in Colorado at 10,000 ft. As such, when we recorded, I was suffering from altitude sickness. This is why my words slur and why my pronunciation is off. Thank you for understanding.

Join Jess as they break down the men of Watchmen and find out exactly who is Jess’ waifu (HINT: It is not Saraph.)

Bibliography:

“Men of Steel? Rorschach, Theweleit, and ‘Watchmen’s’ Deconstructed Masculinity” by Mervi Miettinen

“World-Building in Watchmen” by Mark J. P. Wolf

“Who’s Afraid of ‘Toxic Masculinity’?” by Bryant W. Sculos

“So Many ‘Watchmen’ Fans Have No Idea What It’s Really About” by Dom Nero

“In Praise of Zack Snyder’s ‘Watchmen’” by Miles Surrey
“What is Toxic Masculinity?” by Maya Salam

“The Problem With a Fight Against Toxic Masculinity” by Michael Salter

“The Real Problem with Toxic Masculinity is That it Assumes There is Only One Way to Be a Man” by Ashley Morgan

“The Cost of Toxic Masculinity” by Brittney McNamara

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