As it says on the tin. Would appreciate some serious answers.
2006-10-05 10:34:24 · 12 answers · asked by albert_rossie 4 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Is the requirement for superheroes symptomatic of a society that has subsumed rationality and humanity for escapism and a reliance on a Deus ex machina to resolve human problems outside the framework on human interaction? Does this reliance on escapism and the simplistic notions of good and bad denote a culture that cannot come to face the complexity and meanings of existance?
2006-10-07 00:25:32 · update #1
No, they are a product of a creative society which is a huge part of the nature of human thought. I think that fictional characters and stories are essential to have within a society because it gives rise to creativity and influences imagination.
2006-10-05 10:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Paley Pale 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When Robin Hood, Will O'the Whisp, William Tell - for a start, where born into our story telling world, I doubt that we had a debased society(s then.
I may not like 'Super Heroes,' but I'm sure they have an essential area in the lives of some members of society, and they can be used to help identify issues that could stand scrutiny.
Sash.
2006-10-06 14:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not in itself, it is just pretty standard creative fare. But the way some super-hero stories are presented by Hollywood and magazine publishers like Marvel and DC, might appear to the more deeply critical observer to be an attempt to promote a world view that is highly questionable to those outside of the USA. This is not something confined to just the super-hero genre though as it permeates much of mainstream American cultural output. That is of course a much larger debate.
2006-10-05 10:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by blank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Superheroes, like most creative media, are simply a reflection of the society that created them. They in themselves are neither creative nor debased. If you look long enough for anything, you will find it, so if you want to find a superhero that is a product of a debased society, head out to your local comic shop, if you want to find a superhero that is a product of society that enjoys creativity, and likes quality entertainment, head out to that same comic shop.
2006-10-05 11:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by crowlythelema 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent spoke of this. There are negative stereotypes of all races. traditionally effortless pores and skin in Black and Asian way of life has been considered as better appealing. in reality many bleach their pores and skin in extreme cases. i'm no longer confident about center jap cultures. So i'm no longer confident what you're relating. Stereotypically White and Asian households carry preparation to a better commonplace or value than others. possibly it truly is portion of the reason those from those cultures are made to be the nerds in videos.
2016-11-26 19:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by yao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they give us some feeling that good will triumph over evil, as well as something to aspire to.
Captain America during the dark days of world war two. Seems like an obvious answer of this.
Though myself I prefer the X-men comic series
and many many others :)
2006-10-05 10:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are just holding out for a hero instead of doing something themselves.
People pray in the name of a man who died sacrificing himself for his friends, only to return and save everyone, and he is associated with the cross, and the wolf, and is seen with his arms out stretched.
2006-10-05 10:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
debased? nah.. I think everyone wishes they had super powers and that's where the interest in superheroes comes from.. I mean, who wouldn't want super strength, or super speed, or the ability to fly??
2006-10-05 10:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think they are a product of a creative society.
2006-10-05 10:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. We all need to believe in those Greater Powers (especially that Good will prevail).
2006-10-05 10:37:49 · answer #10 · answered by robert43041 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋