People of the moment are looking for an explanation (which may not be a good attitude)

Elenora 2022-04-23 07:01:41

Of course, it can be said that it is still a conservative output, but the flow of emotions will always be there in time, which means that it will always affect both men, women and children. The courtroom drama, the man's lawyer's words (as a woman, the most important thing in your life is whether you have fulfilled the responsibility of the wife in the marriage relationship well, which determines whether the woman is successful) It may be shown that the director holds a negative attitude, which is also a value that must be denied in traditional marriage relationships.

Secondly, the male protagonist said that women are not born with maternal love, which can be regarded as a statement of traditional patriarchy or that some of the men have admitted what the truth is.

At this point, it seems that this is a change from the "good men" in the traditional patriarchy caused by the women's movement. At least men can share housework. But the seemingly one-sided American film does not seem to be about such a revolutionary effect.

Released in 1979, the film was clearly influenced by feminist theory and movements. What is the position of the director himself? It seems that they are still saying that husbands and wives are indeed more exemplary, and their feelings are also there. As long as both parties experience some kind of awakening, the traditional marriage relationship can continue, and this is the best for the children. That said, it's a conservative commitment. But is this really the case? The woman regained her own experience and determined that she still cares about something very much, but this obviously does not apply to every woman, and the same part of men also found in the process that they are not completely or not recognized. The value that patriarchy imposes on itself.

A traditional marriage relationship may only be possible if the subject already has experience in the body and is reassured that this is what "I" want. The question then arises, to what extent can the forces that adhere to this set of values ​​intervene in others, especially growing children? And, how can this traditional marriage relationship face such an era of absolutely no idea what will happen next? Then if there is some kind of great change, the individuals who are working for it or affected by it will not waste their time and energy...

What else is there in the traditional marriage relationship enough to attract the current subject with no sense of certainty?

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Extended Reading
  • Tia 2022-03-27 09:01:05

    The feminist background is a big plus. Interestingly, it does not emphasize the perspective of "female". Instead, it only gives Joanna a certain prudent and subtle portrayal, and instead pays more attention to the differences in the family structure. From the title of the film Kramer vs. Kramer can see that while depicting the functional transformation of traditional father and mother images, the brush and ink on both sides are completely equal and impartial.

  • Evert 2022-03-22 09:01:35

    When we feel distressed for the father who has given so much to the son, we should think that the mother has also given a lot in the past five years. As the father finally said in the court, can the father only work and can't take care of the children? And can the mother only be the husband and the child? Through the role reversal in the traditional sense, the film tells us that fathers have the same value as taking care of children in the family, and mothers have the value of being a woman in addition to taking care of children. @2017-04-09 21:03:07

Kramer vs. Kramer quotes

  • Joanna Kramer: I was his mommy for five and a half years. And Ted took over that role for 18 months. But, I don't know how anybody could possibly believe that I have less of a stake in mothering that little boy, than Mr. Kramer does. I'm his mother. I'm his mother.

  • Gressen: Are you employed at the present time?

    Joanna Kramer: Yes. I'm a sportswear designer for Silico here in New York.

    Gressen: And what is your present salary.

    Joanna Kramer: I make $31,000.