This series was inspired by Carly's presentation on "feminist roles and colour". I used pieces from the board game Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, which was based on the book with the same title written by Dr. John Gray. Gray's overall message was that men and women have such different expectations, needs and attitudes that they may as well have been from different planets. By isolating certain objects of the game and placing them beside each other, I hope to punctuate or bring attention to the stereotypical aspect of gender roles in contemporary North American society apparent in this game. In terms of its used of colour, for example, men are assigned the colour red that is commonly associated with strength, power, aggression and excitement. Women are assigned the colour teal, which is thought to have a feminine appeal and sometimes used to symbolize sophistication.
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