The Handmaid's Tale Analysis | FILMLAND

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

It’s actually implied that the men are infertile, not the women, especially the men from the military class who were exposed to chemicals. They are the source of the problem, but lower class men aren’t considered for the rituals and women are blamed as a matter of course.

[@welshinc5782]

Especially in the books. Where some of the wives set up handmaidens with lower class men and we always see those women get pregnant

[@aprettygothichick]

Thats is correct. The doctor even says in the show "Most of those men are sterile."

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

Lola Montez I’ve read the novel. But your points suppose that a brutal government makes rational choices. That’s not what that kind of society does. Think of Stalin killing all the Jewish doctors who could have saved his life. An oppressive society doesn’t look at what will work best, it leans heavily on its own belief system even if it’s damaging to the population. Also, the novel takes from true events, but that doesn’t mean you have to read it literally. It’s not so absurd to imagine a future where military are exposed to infertility through chemicals, but even if you think it is, she uses this as a plot device to reinforce her themes rather than a statement on the actual science of fertility. Children of Men is great, but it’s certainly not trying to convey the same themes and messaging as Handmaid is.

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

Lola Montez yikes, okay. You’re clearly stuck on ideology here that no discussion will pry you away from.

[@Laura-gd4ku]

Thats because the infertility is just an excuse! It has always been about controlling the bodys of women and generally everybody. In my opinon the religion is not really important, its justification not more. Gilead to me is less like the islamic state and more like nazi germany. Its a facist neofeudal society.

[@tomtrinchera8405]

Lydia is one of the most vile, evil, despicable fictional characters I've ever seen and the actor who plays her, Ann Dowd, is one of the kindest, warm, seemingly nicest people I've on talk shows. Watch a few interviews with her, her cheery personality will blow your mind!

[@Jillking45]

She is an amazing actress!

[@Mkr7942]

Which is why my conflict as I loved her and then wondered why?

[@selalewow]

The Handmaid's Tale is based on what happened in Afghanistan when the United States gave power to the Taliban to chase Russia out of that country. Overnight the women of that country, which had stronger women representation than we do now, were delegated to property. Women found their bank accounts seized, they were punished if they spoke out. They had to paint their windows black and could only go outside with a male relative escorting them. This was allowed because this property went to those who profited from these actions. Try to imagine waking up one day and discovering you were now the property of your family and had no say in anything. Do you think you could do it? The women were publicly tortured if they did not fall into line.

[@yasisoufi]

Selale Z and 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran! They did hang the opposition leaders in the main squares and imposed uniforms and hijab for women. Even today there are no divorce or custody rights for Iranian women. Taking the husband name after mariage is mandatory. Abortion and sex before mariage is illegal and in some cases there are death penalty.

[@gloriaregali9090]

After the first episode I thought I'd rather commit suicide. But I know I'm quite a strong human being, so I would suffer enormously, but fight.

[@selalewow]

@@gloriaregali9090 it is easy to say what you would do in any given situation until you find yourself in that situation. I have no idea how I would react because nothing in my experience has really prepared me for this kind of oppression.

[@gloriaregali9090]

@@selalewow I know it is easy. Just saying my thoughts.

[@selalewow]

@@gloriaregali9090 I am sorry, I did not mean to sound critical. I was just thinking of things like shootings and people going off at the mouth saying they would have charged the guy or whatever. The situation in Handmaid's tale is so outside Western culture that most of us can sympathize but are sheltered at the same time.

[@turtlesama9476]

I’m not sure where I heard it or read but I am pretty sure that the author of the book, Margaret Atwood, said that the book is not fictionalised but is based on things and oppressive systems that have already HAPPENED in the world

[@AlyAyeee]

Lavanya yes that’s true. many say that she was alluding to the 1979 Iranian revolution when the shah was ousted and Ayatollah Khomeni took over and imposed extreme religion over the entire country. It’s pretty insane when you look at photos of places like Iran before and after the revolution

[@mypetcrow9873]

Yes, this has long been established.

[@Brh5DUnnodyQh1cA3rsM]

Attwood said, "..or are actually happening now."

[@igorspitz]

When and where was rape and stealing of a child legal?

[@kuro-kuromi32]

@@igorspitz in biblical context and many rapists get off because of the legal system now...i hope you realize chattell slavery is also a very real thing happening nowadays

[@redblaze8700]

A good reason for why religion should never be in government.

[@mypetcrow9873]

“When religion and politics ride in the same cart the whirlwind follows.” Dune

[@februaryschild0216]

"Give onto Caesar what is Caesar's...give onto God what is God's." ~ Jesus. Caesar = Government. God = Spirit. Government is not God.

[@redblaze8700]

@@februaryschild0216 Tell that to those government officials who claims to do God's work.

[@iprobablydislikeyou2735]

Red Blaze looking at Saudi Arabia is already a good reason why the state and religion should be kept separate.

[@arialawrence2851]

Red Blaze I don’t even think they are even christan or Baptist’s because I looked into both religions and Gilead is just it’s own fake religion

[@moonyollie6977]

The quote that sums it all up: "N'oubliez jamais qu'il suffira d'une crise politique, économique ou religieuse pour que les droits des femmes soient remis en question. Ces droits ne sont jamais acquis. Vous devrez rester vigilantes votre vie durant." Never forget that all it takes is a political, economic or religious crisis for women's rights to be put back into question. These rights are never truly acquired. You will have to be vigilant your whole life. -Simone de Beauvoir

[@bigbananna1616]

AHHH yes Simone De Beauvoir, France's most famous Feminist and also a Pedophile who championed the rights of Adults (Male and Female) to have sex with children, actually attempting to get it enshrined in law. Quoting her in French (Misquoting actually) doesn't make you sound intelligent. Elle est un monstre, je doute que vous ayez lu ses œuvres au-delà de cette citation. If you had read her actual works you would know this instead you're just PARROTING something you heard in Gender Studies class and never actually bothered to check for yourself. Bonne journee mon ami :0)

[@Artbug]

LIterally what happened to Iran. They were a flourishing vibrant progressive country in the 70s. Then there government was taken over by Islam. They were not vigilant and they have regressed back. There's is a sad story.

[@growltiger6]

Artbug, Iran did not have a progressive regime during the 1970s. The shah lead a totalitarian regime and his secret police committed horrible acts of evil. Exchanging the shah for the ayatollahs was a devil's bargain.

[@crewmatewillthrowthesehand7600]

@@kingsosa6493 because big banana is fucked in the head and quoting MRA news site as legitimate sources

[@crewmatewillthrowthesehand7600]

@@kingsosa6493 You still respect the the monarchies in the world that destroyed other countries and stole their shit. Just look at all the european museums and ask them if they want to give it back. But you still hold them in high regard do you not. What about Thomas edison who plagiarized and did dirty deeds to wipe out his competitors. www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/03/frances-existential-crisis-over-sexual-harassment-laws/550700/ it is a national crisis, not something she championed. She isnt some omipotent being, a a french woman, she is still a product of her time and a product of her national environment. Right wingers would give the benefit of the doubt to Trump who acts so out of touch despite living in free America in the 21st century.

[@noahsolomon1550]

the handmaid's tale does a good job of showing how the US without the seperation of church and state would be a nightmare and the loss of choice,identity and individual beliefs.

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

oof, and here we are

[@kaitlynejones]

Blessed be the fruit loops

[@christophersmith8486]

Kaitlyn Jones praise be

[@famouslastwords0791HR]

May the Lord open.

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Lol..

[@Marcuseees]

May the force be with you

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

LOL! Yes!

[@suziekeuls7582]

It's rape..not sex...

[@Serai3]

I hadn't noticed that the regime had erased all the street signs. That's an interesting detail. Oh, and the story doesn't _feel_ like a warning. It IS a warning. Just as much as _Nineteen Eighty Four._

[@simonakatsman974]

They replaced them with numbers.

[@kingofcheese6147]

This comment baffles me

[@selalewow]

The scary part of 1984 is that not only is Big Brother watching, we gave him the keys to our privacy in the form of social media, Alexa and any other device we use to "share" our personal lives with the world or make our lives a little more "convenient".

[@lynnc5252]

Check out the documentary The Brainwashing of My Dad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKWh5J9fslohJo It explains how Fox and right wing propaganda has radicalized Americans for decades and it's truly frightening. Now add in hostile foreign countries.

[@tomtrinchera8405]

Have you seen season 3 yet? What they did to the DC Monument and the Lincoln Memorial is absolutely CHILLING.

[@MrWeaselwork]

Margaret Atwood specifically said she would not include anything in the book that hasn't already happened in the recent past, or is currently happening. This show is so relatable for me, (even as a so called: 'educated, privileged, white, middle class female.') I feel it deeply represents women's experiences around the world right now.

[@jessica980]

What's fascinating is the colours of their uniforms symbolises who they are and their status. Red generally symbolises lust, strength, courage, desire and is believed to raise blood pressure and respiratory rate. Blue/green symbolises power, growth, fertility, loyalty and health. Fair play if this was done intentionally :)

[@jessica980]

Melanie Willard I like symbolism :)

[@sandracmyers]

lol

[@jessica980]

Me too! I really like the costume designs and the very slight changes they've made in this series compared to the book.

[@Serai3]

The wives wear blue because of the Virgin Mary's robe, and the handmaids wear red because it's associated with the Magdalen and thus with sexuality. The thing I wonder is why they decided to go with such muted, depressed colors. In the book they were described as bright, so you could easily distinguish them from a distance.

[@jennyfab312]

it makes sense when they go to Canada. Even the "depressed" scenes are more vibrant. Vibrancy = freedom and choice. of particular notice is Serena Joy's greenhouse and the greenhouse in Canada (PS the 1990 movie had much more vivid colors)

[@32446]

It is going on at the moment. Women living under Islamic State have had most of these things happen to them.

[@the8thchurch461]

Don't forget AMERICA and her Christian fundamentalists. Stop pointing fingers at Muslims when the West is no better.

[@samslayerr]

This is so scary and now realize it’s happening in some countries today. Scary af it’s not just a show it’s reality

[@the8thchurch461]

AMERICA and her brutal religions which she exports to the rest of the world.

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

And now it's happening to America

[@amber6675]

And it is a women who started the movement in the book and in the show. Yes, it all snowballed and became what it became, but one outspoken female started it all. I find it ironic.

[@jesseling2802]

It only needs one person to start

[@jennifernordlund2691]

And that's why women who are brainwashed by male dominated religions and societies are a great danger. Willing participants in their own oppression.

[@depressedcockroach4045]

Many people have nowadays ideas like that but I don't see them become prevalent in western society. It doesn't take one individual but many other things

[@rmcguire7033]

@@depressedcockroach4045 It may not be evident in today's Western Society, but if you go back as far as the 1930's Men Worked and Women didn't, as a rule. Dinner was on the table at a set time, the man could ignore his wife, whose duty it was to look after him and the inevitable children, since 'the Pill' hadn't been invented. Women were Dominated. Both WW1 and WW2 improved their positions, as they were expected to do Mens Work in the Factories and Fields.........I wasn't all that long ago really, in the scheme of things, where men had the right to assault Women to Chastise them.......The Hand-Maid's Tale is only a Slip and a Stumble away from Reality, even today, in Muslim Countries with Fundamentalist Regimes....Stoning, Hanging for adultery or LGBT reasons.....NOT so far away at all.

[@depressedcockroach4045]

@@rmcguire7033 that's true. But I'm saying that it doesn't take only one person but maybe one idea to start something like that. And that idea must be implanted into majoritys heads before something can happen.

[@rexp1727]

They always say the wives wear blue! It's always looked green to me!

[@lemsip207]

They wore blue in the book and the film and teal in the TV series.

[@chantalbellmont6937]

Officially, the costume designer has stated the colour is teal

[@sweetcaroline942]

It's tail.

[@terihughes943]

Looks green to me

[@sergiopieterse659]

OMFG I thought I was going colourblind when he said blue.

[@Jackieb741]

I could be wrong but I thought the aunts had the most power out of all the women

[@desiredoreen7916]

actually no....there's a scene that clearly depicts their position when Serena the commander's wife gives an order to aunt Lydia about the girls (before the dinner scene)

[@aprilpease8020]

Once you read testaments you realize the Aunts are slaves as well.

[@greenbird777]

Holy C**p - the way you started this video is TERRIFYING. I've watched that episode a few times now, but jumping right into the guts of that scene, with no foreshadowing or build up, gives it so much more punch. Damn, I've still got a shiver running through me.

[@ineffablemars]

I think the worst thing they ever did in this show was to Emily. It's the equivalent of surgically removing a mans penis but NO ONE ever talks about it. It makes my stomach turn. Every time I see her on screen I think about it.

[@semi2893]

I think the worst thing so far happened to Janine: they took her eye!

[@FireMinstrel]

@@semi2893True. The Canadian doctor told Emily she could have reconstructive surgery for what they did to her, but you can’t reconstruct a non-existent eye.

[@TraderTravels]

I wouldn't just be scared for the women. Clearly unless you are an elite, the men also suffer loss of rights and identity.

[@LeoBeastmode]

Masticatious What levels are you talking about?

[@TK_Danes]

I conpletely understand that ecertone suffers under the .02% population. Children suffer by reprogramming and traumatized from being separated from their parents. Men killed on spot or sent to colonies if they arent already apart of the belief or willing to adapt to their regime. But the women and children has the horrid result of the loss of the war to freedom in this story. Women are raped monthly and even without the wives attention, manipulating and abusing their power for their lust. Being beaten for even rolling their eyes. The taking of their oen birth names both women and children in sure. Stripping them and piercing their ears like cattle. Having to bond with someonr but fear of speaking the truth of their pain. To be seen not heard Mrs. Waterford was a knowledgeable woman. Strong and full of drive.. She ended up following her husband. Giving up her dreams. And because she has no control over 99 percent of her life... She abuses and neglects her handmaids. Treating them as less than a dog themselves. Wives are the worst for even agreeing to the treatment of Handlmaids. Ugh! I was disgusted and wanting to punch every man in this story even Offreds husband. I rooted for him til i find out how they got together anf how he handled it.

[@kingsosa6493]

@Masticatious what's your problem? You're trying to make some competition of who gets treated worse??? Tf is wrong with you people??? If you think a mistreated and abused hand maid is somehow ranked lower than some random guy who cuts meat at the butcher shop you're not only wrong but you're COMPLETELY missing the point of the entire story...read the book and stop this constant race to the finish line of "most oppressed"...you people kill me🤦🏽‍♂️😩

[@kingofcheese6147]

@Masticatious you're fucking brain dead

[@kingofcheese6147]

@@Robespierre-lI

[@HubiferousBkubn]

Can't believe I see some people in the comments genuinely caping for the commander or saying that the commander is oppressed too. The slave owner is not oppressed. Also amazing how people can take a look at the sexual exploitation of women here - and see it as a problem with 'gender'. They explicitly know which sex is usable as a 'national resource'. No matter what stripe of religion or wider culture. There is no guessing on the part of men. It has nothing to do with what women wear or say or do that makes them women. Men (and their Aunt Lydias) force gender because gender is the "how" of keeping women in line. Reproductive control is the "why". The Virgin Birth, foot binding, you name it. Same end, different means.

[@megansimplystitch]

Thank you for this video. It really outlines the issues for freedom for women and men. Only a few of the men benefit, but many do not. Everyday women's rights are so very tenuous regardless of political climate. It's an uphill battle for all of us. We need to do it together. I feel that The Handmaid's Tale is so impactful because it's so real. It could and has happened already. We need to raise each other up, not push down. Keep up the good work!💜

[@jen30551]

Men should be worried not only for women but for themselves too. I appreciate that the book and series is careful to highlight that everyone but the very top in power lose all their rights and are subject to being murdered for the most arbitrary of reasons. And then hung up as a grisly display to those who consider rebelling. Everybody's loses in a society like Gilead.

[@Qiq-og6ms]

Trump has been our president for a few years now, as a colored woman, I don’t feel one right taken away from me. But I see so much of the show in Muslim countries especially Saudi Arabia. They have many similar rules

[@ThyWordIsTruthJ17]

Thank you. His statement that women's rights have been eroding since Trump was idiotic and false. What rights? The right to kill an inconvenient baby after choosing to have unprotected sex? It's so upsetting that people think they are actually entitled to such an act. The culture war will be won by a deeper logical compassion.

[@plasticfrog4533]

Benjamin J. That’s such an ignorant thing to say. No protection is 100% safe, plus there are women that are raped.

[@j.h.6633]

Benjamin J. Although women bear the brunt of the oppression on the abortion issue (even though it takes a man and woman to procreate) abortion is a complex issue. It’s not as simple as the anti-choice would like everyone to believe. There is a time and place for it as a medical procedure and it is best left up to the woman, the person, and her doctor to decide what is best for her, not the populist culture that oversimplifies everything.

[@BauerBeauty]

Benjamin J. Um exactly and with that tone ur 100% part of the issue. Reproductive rights should not be controlled. It’s only a way for society to control women’s bodies.

[@simini1837]

“Women” could easily replaced by an ethnic or religious group that is oppressed in a certain society.

[@plaguedoctorjamespainshe6009]

The book focus on this aspect

[@raymondstpaul4913]

What a depressing regime to live under

[@michaezell4607]

It's Exactly the regime that rightwing republicans want. This is why Atwood first wrote the novel to begin with.

[@Kizzy-qb9si]

I lived in micro sized example of this, my mother maintained an extreme religious hierarchy in her house.

[@dirtygiraffe]

michaeł Zell Living in Gilead is like living in countries under muslim rule. There's actually an interview with Atwood where she says she was partially inspired by the shit that went down in Persia/Iran in 79 and the aftermath. Back in the 80's there was actually feminists that cared about what happened to women in muslim countries. These days you will be called a racist or some other buzzword if you speak about it.

[@jennyfab312]

Welcome to trump's america. He is itching to hire ultra-conservative justices that will be pushed through. mcconnell already said they will approve anyone trump chooses (actually probably chosen by mcconnell, sessions, and pence). So women can kiss one freedom away already. They are already telling their cult to go and assault or murder journalists. (that's two). the president (who doesn't even READ) says that white supremacists who murder protesters are "very fine people" Are we that far from republicans getting their wish to have their own handmaid to rape? We are already in Gilead.

[@charleschapman6810]

AndasMs. Atwood says. Everythinginthe books already happened somewhere! But it's not America!Gilead's violent opposition comes from the Baptist Churc! Hardlywhat you'dexpectif Gileadreallywas a fundamentalist christianoperation it isn't. Ifanythingitsan attempt to frag a modern society backintothe Bronze Age!

[@delthomas6479]

Millions of black men, women and children suffered in just such a regime, for over FOUR. HUNDRED. YEARS!

[@scorpiogirlva8421]

Del Thomas And still do to some extent. Instead of the color of your clothes symbolizing your rank in society, it's the color of one's skin.

[@delthomas6479]

Scorpio GirlVA You're so right. It's an outcry that people are making such a fuss about this piece of fiction but the reality is so insignificant, so forgotten. But I guess it's because westerners fear it happening to them.

[@mypetcrow9873]

Del Thomas YES WE FUCKING KNOW. THIS IS A VID ON THT, NOT YOUR HISTORICAL “FOCUS.”

[@delthomas6479]

C Geer When they go low, we go high. Good day to you day to you sir.

[@evaalvarado1020]

I was thinking the same thing when watching the show

[@lisanoonan1267]

There is such a strong parallel with the high control group, the Jehovah Witnesses. The show might be more extreme, but, this group is a close runner up!

[@the8thchurch461]

Many American cults are exactly like that. Jehovah'S witness, Seventh Day Adventists, Assemblies of God and numerous others. The question is WHY??

[@lifeisfun_n_diy1254]

Theocracy is the worst form of any cracy. As can be seen today under isis, Taliban, etc.

[@simonaivancic]

Not when it's done right. Which was never done really, as humans twist God and abuse and misuse their free will. Theocracy, without any religion ,cult ,secte ,etc...just Bible based...with original standard, love, morals ..is the optimal way... Islam or new age.or eastern religions are just Satan's replacements of true connection with God

[@Tina06019]

Where are the Econowives?

[@simonakatsman974]

They are seen in the second season

[@agirlwithdreams15]

I wonder if we will see any Widows

[@DenaInWyo]

But where are they in the rankings, out of curiosity? Probably just above a Martha? But above or below a handmaid? They're kind of a non-person, really. If they are fertile, chances are Gilead would find a way to put them into "service".

[@katelldrouet5977]

@@DenaInWyo If I remember well, the econowives are just above Marthas, because they are married and potentially fertile. However, since they ARE married, they cannot be taken away from their husband, and therefore, cannot become Handmaids, who were chosen as a way to "redeem" themselves from their past "lust" (remarriage, children outside of wedlock, homosexuality, etc...). But at the end of the novel, that takes place in the future during a conference (given by men scholars), it is stated that with the systematic repression of little acts of rebellion, Gilead was "dangerously" lacking Handmaids, so they decided to declare all marriages prior to the regime's rise to power illegal, and at that moment Econowives could become Handmaids. ^^

[@jaymacmusic8739]

That history has a mixture of real things. 1. Totalitarian regime: ideological and economical. Is a mixture of Cambodia (Gilian is described as a feudal economy, erasing evidence of technology, art, literature, depriving high education etc.. and the other similitude is: it was generated by a terrorist group) and North Korea regime (fanaticism, absolute control, false propaganda). 2. Religious Extremism : reminds the Sharia in the Muslim culture. (Muslim revolution). Also it reminds me the Inquisition. 3. Patriarchal society. Anyways that sounds sad.

[@Zerozerozero-m9l]

EVERYONE is under the boot in Giliad. Even Fred is being held down when being around his peers. Aunt Lydia has several moments of doubt and regret. Not one person (except the truly higher ups) seem to enjoy anything of whats going on. My only real complain about this show is that June has way too much plot amor at times. It's like they know she's the main character. She gets away with so much stuff all the time, while people around her gets their eyes taken out for saying ''fuck''. Everyone in Giliad is a two-faced bipolar mess. One scene is filled with compassion, hope and comfort and the very next is screaming and violence. They did a very good job of capturing the despair in all of these people. Also, Hollywood should take notes of June - THIS IS HOW YOU DO STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS!! She has flaws, he makes mistakes, she's selfish, she's HUMAN and yet she prevails. Not because she's a super special and awesome woman but because she is a clever and strong person!

[@christianmiller9934]

While it is true everyone except the very top is under the boot of gileas not all the oppression is made equal that’s what’s missed by a lot of people reading dystopic fiction their is a hierarchy to ensure there is never a majority who could rise against them

[@Jezzebel1313]

Isn't it interessting, how the wifes get back a piece of power by using the hypocrisy of their husband? The hypocrisy that they could live the high standards of morality they demand from others, but using their power, to get every obscenity they ever dreamed of. It is so fascinating when he (Mr. Fred) realized it.

[@yvonnemaybe2853]

I am reading the book right now and I get afraid, seriously concerned … I am thinking of founding a club of women, who are watching women’s rights…

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

Such a beautiful essay on this show. Thank you! 👏👏👏👏

[@Cucurulo71]

Absolutely...it happend in Afganistan, Iran and N Korea.

[@quetzalcoatl3242]

+ Saudi Arabia, Israel, Honduras, Poland...

[@igorspitz]

@@quetzalcoatl3242 In Poland rape and kidnap of kids are legal now? Or the kid in a belly is considered to be a human being and thus abortion considered to be a murder. Be aware, I am not propagating any opinion on abortion. But to say that this story and anti-abortion law in Poland is the same is ridiculous. Women are not made to have sex and become pregnant in Poland.

[@quetzalcoatl3242]

@@igorspitz To prohibit abortion is a way of forcing women to carry children. Margaret Atwood got inspiration from the anti-abortion laws in Europe to write her book.

[@quetzalcoatl3242]

@@igorspitz I said Poland not only because of the abortion laws but because it has become a radical religious, racist and homophobic land. Poland in on the path to become Gilead.

[@christianmiller9934]

@@igorspitzbanning abortion is forcing birth

[@emmaothorell]

I appreciate your analysis on a topic such as this. It's incredibly important to open peoples' eyes to what could happen in our society if we strip women of their rights. Thank you. Following.

[@carolinelynch2823]

June needs a machine gun. Or an AK 47

[@TheTimtwnsnd]

To fight back against tyranny hmm maybe the constitution had it right hmmm

[@LeoBeastmode]

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[@LaviniaHaifa]

A tank

[@patchess5488]

If the AK 47 is a regular variant of its self then it is a machine gun bud

[@bunker551]

@@patriciax3677 shall not be infringed is not complex no matter how much you want it to be.

[@SingleBeigeFemale]

Excellent synopsis as I finally sit down to watch Season 2... thank you,

[@nichekinz1446]

Extremely late comment but all this makes me think about is what’s happening in Alabama and abortion, a majority of men voted against something that was once a woman’s right and I’m sure many (while they may not have explicitly said so) had religious reasonings for being against it. While it is a little extreme to call this the beginning of a similar situation happening, it could very well happen if we’re not careful.

[@DiamondTurtle]

Someone needs to publish the Aunts' Handmaid indoctrination handbook!!! I'd totally read it.

[@kerrid.4316]

Great idea!

[@NeedtoInk]

Thank you for saying "I'm worried about all the women in your life". Thank you

[@aprilbehnke9611]

This is exactly why we need the ERA.

[@raycotter9558]

2:26 I’m not necessarily pro Trump but I got to call bullshit when I see it, how come ye never mentioned the countries and ideologies that actually take away women’s rights.

[@caitlin1767]

The book is set in America??

[@calvinmanio6713]

This kind of thing is still happening now in other countries...

[@sedentariadigital]

Margaret Atwood actually said in an interview that she did not put anything in her novel that hasent happend in real live. So it is not fiction, is real, someone has lived this in one form.

[@tudormiller8898]

If all the Muslim men on here think that treating thier women with respect is part of Islam. Then why the hell do they cover them from head to toe in the burka. Wearing the niqab ? I live in London, and I've seen Muslim women dressed like this, they can't be all tourists from Saudi Arabia.

[@joaninha3484]

Holly Abb Is it real choice though? We all of us are influenced by the culture we live in. Just a girl in the west “chooses” to shave her legs because she’s been taught that it’s attractive and attractive = aspirational, a Muslim girl may “choose” to cover because she’s been taught it shows modesty and modesty = aspirational. We are all affected by the societal norms around us so its important we make those norms as fair as possible.

[@KarenLee-bs5ms]

I'd be killed in a world like this..not joking

[@malooskitty9124]

It’s frightening and interesting that this is exactly what happened here after 1979!

[@igorspitz]

Where is here?

[@malooskitty9124]

@@igorspitz Iran

[@the8thchurch461]

@@malooskitty9124 AMERICA and her "churches", cults which she exports to the world.

[@judep6077]

Incredible video, enjoyed every minute.

[@XAVIERCUERVO]

blessed be the cherry may the lord pop it

[@pagetastic5532]

Such a good book and adaptation. Thanks for the insights, especially your focus on identity.

[@seanporcelli3965]

Can someone tell me what rights women have lost in the trump administration? I'm honestly confused about that.

[@candicelittlewolf9984]

Let me help: • Placing restrictions on what health insurance can cover mostly in regards to women's reproductive rights • Actively making attempts and passing bills that limit Planned Parenthood • Changing the definition of domestic abuse to only fit behaviors that you could technically be prosecuted for and • Passing laws that discriminate against sex workers. Add to these his sexist tendencies and misogynistic remarks about the women he doesn't like (i.e. attacking Hillary's appearance and the infamous "grab them by the genitals" remark) and you get someone who's throwing America's progress backwards. We don't need to be made great again when we were on our way to being far better before he took office.

[@wendyhayes1006]

Betsy de Vos changed how male college students can be protected from rape charges

[@Shadow_DraKen07]

He wants to pads a bill that says that once you start having sex you can not revoke consent. Basically if you consent to have sex in the beginning of it you can’t revoke and tell the person to stop. And he wants to push abortion laws

[@kathrynjeanmarie6997]

.None..........The parallels are their delusion........

[@kathrynjeanmarie6997]

@@Shadow_DraKen07 OMG.

[@karinlarsen2608]

So like today's Fundamentalist LDS. Every event makes me think , 'okay she's nuts, they've pushed June too far'

[@issmo5805]

great Analysis ...............under his eye ......:D

[@mayanderson3711]

Iss Mo blessed it be the fruit... loops 😁

[@kasnarfburns210]

What I find frightening is if a population was faced with widespread infertility, there's no telling what they might resort to!!! You'd think they'd look to tackle the infertility issue with science but in this series, they chose theocracy. There are characteristics of The Handmaid's Tale in many cultures today: variations on slut shaming, female genital mutilation, patriarchy, honor killings, etc.

[@MsToniquica]

They don't it now because people are choosing not to have children

[@mizzypoo4827]

The Chinese Ruling Dynasty did this before this Handmaiden Tale book, its a modern tale/version of the Harem system.

[@DavidLemmo]

That is entirely different. The Chinese Dynasty used concubines (glorified Prostitutes, who exclusively served the high status individual who owned them). The handmaid system of Gilead is quite different. A handmaid is not the property of the man of the house, she is state property, loaned to the household so that they can bear children, despite the wife's lack of fertility. By law, any sexual activity with a handmaid outside of the ceremony, is legally adultery in the handmaid system. In the concubine/harem system, there are no such restrictions, a concubine can be used sexually at her owner's will alone but any children born to her will not be considered legitimate. A child born of a handmaid bears the status of a child born to the husband and wife within the household, and has no relation to the handmaid following weaning.

[@sghgdsdfghh7265]

2:51 wich episode is this?

[@whyistherehandlesnow]

Such a great review/analysis

[@zarymjasso5547]

Thank you for this video bro i needed some solid info for an essay i had to do and this helped me out so much 👏👌👌

[@b0bjerrington3]

This show is an excellent reminder to not give up your guns to the government. Bad things like this have and CAN happen again. This is why you need a well armed population ready to form militias if a government or shadow government ever tries to pull something remotely similar to this.

[@darianrose2195]

Fiction often mirrors reality and I'll never not see the gross irony of the men who choose to hate and oppress the gender that birthed them. We are not brood mares, we are life givers.

[@catdean828]

not sure how our rights have been eroded... what country do you live in?

[@mzk123ify]

I just asked the same question....liberal propaganda....they sneak it in everywhere....

[@the8thchurch461]

AMERICA and the Bible belt and all the religious cults that come from there = Gilead

[@the8thchurch461]

@@mzk123ify AMERICA and her Bible belt and all the religious cults that come from there like Seventh Day Adventism, Jehovah's Witness, Assemblies of God e.t.c

[@bekacynthia]

I’m in love with this series! I guess I’m addicted to pain 😬

[@480JD]

Women naturally crave a submissive position, its hardwired in after millenia of evolution.

[@annmacam7853]

I like this analysis but also the story is based on the HISTORY of how african american women were treated in america. Its not just a horrible scary future; its a real horrible experience that has already happened but only to some people. America is atrocious 😭 i know bc i live here

[@HK-gm8pe]

as an european woman whowas raped and stabbed Ifeel soo sorry for all the women in US, Inever want children and just a thought of goingtrough this horribly painful experience that changes my body and see my rapiss child coming out from me....I would have rather died, Iwasalsoonly 13...its soo scaryto hear that acountry Iasan european once looked as "land of the free" starts to become more like the beginning of handmaids tale,women need towakeup....nobody should EVER force birth upon a woman, likeIsaid Iwould rather die andnowUS is going to see aswell how many problems it causes

[@8bennaboo]

The handmaids tale is reality for many people worldwide, and it is also what we do to non human animals on a daily basis. Especially 'dairy' cows. They also alwasy lose their children and are also 'discarded' if they are no longer productive.

[@aprilstephenson3579]

Just had to throw a trump line in there. Trump is pro-capitalism, not theocracy. there's virtually no comparison

[@arnorrian1]

German industrialist were pro-capitalism in the 1930's too. Didn't stop them from being good Nazis.

[@pyroshayniac1090]

A Trump supporting congressman just proposed a law that would give women the death penalty for having an abortion. Trumps hate speech brings his awful supporters crawling out of the woodwork like cockroaches.

[@bunker551]

@@pyroshayniac1090 Don't kill babies as hate speech?

[@kingofcheese6147]

Thank you

[@JULYXXIV]

Trump is being courted by the Evangelical right because he is useful to them, a necessary evil, if you will. Arrogant and obstreperous, he’s very high-profile and can attract the masses in a way few ever could. He may be the marquee “conservative” now, but as soon as he expended his usefulness to the Christian Right, his political career is over.

[@tomtrinchera8405]

I hope that June can rally enough women to take a collective flamethrower to the Commanders and overthrow them. Damn, this show is good.

[@binarlestari2497]

please create more video like this 👍

[@Qiq-og6ms]

So sorry this show is probably the society you are living in

[@binarlestari2497]

QiQi not really, why do you think so? hahah

[@Qiq-og6ms]

Binar Lestari because many Islamic laws are similar to this show. For example, women or gays would face death penalty like in the show

[@binarlestari2497]

QiQi I live in Indonesia which we have biggest Muslim population in the world but don't apply sharia law. That kind of laws do not apply here. Also, I choose to wear headscarf by my own choice. Sorry that media shows you Islam's image that bad. LOL

[@freedo333]

Am i the only one who sees the wives dressed in green? I dont see blue

[@iamcasihart]

Teal blue-green.

[@camellias.7106]

Great content, keep it up! 💐

[@Ronnie220]

The womens rights in Iran was stripped in 1979 only 40 years ago. They dressed and had the same rights as most american women. Look at them now! crazy thought and scary as well.

[@pivs]

who deserve WAY more subcribers

[@lazulaufca2996]

You say orange man bad but where is the receipt that prove that where are woman losing their rights?

[@HoppyBunny.]

Make a show that makes the male gender evil, and the female gender good and espouse a simplistic feminist narrative that reduces men to cartoon caricatures of only rapist, abuser and oppressor and you have a successful progressive series that will instantly win tons of awards, be praised in its "accurate." depiction of men as monsters and women as exclusively virtuous and oppressed by "evil men." But the first movie that presents men as complex, nuanced human beings, it will be condemned as sexist and misogynistic. Its funny how the video speaks about free-speech, when its only feminists who are currently pushing punishment for men for exercising free speech and free expression. And contrary to popular feminist myths, THERE IS NO PATRIARCHY.

[@kerrid.4316]

This is our future 1984-Brave New World-Handmaid's Tale

[@3llevate]

Anyone else saw a play on "Offered" before reading/watching the show and finding out it was "of-commander" ?

[@atlantis-squarepantis]

im so glad i found this channel

[@carolinelynch2823]

V FOR VENDETTA!!!!!

[@KB5RYE]

The more accurate correlation is Gilead and ISIS or Boko Haram. ISIS had sex slave markets. Boko Haram has full fledged slavery as well as kidnapped Christian girls for sex slavery/forced marriage.

[@iman-mp8me]

everyone keeps saying “sharia law” or “Saudi Arabia” but the whole regime is based of Christian values just say you hate Muslims and go

[@Qiq-og6ms]

Islam is somewhat borrowed from Christianity too. Muslim counties have so many similar laws like this show

[@chantellem6457]

iman You sound so stupid. You think it's hatred of Muslims to point out real, present problems with sharia law, ESPECIALLY in the creepily close form of sharia that Saudi Arabia takes (the handmaid's always have to be guarded by someone, can't drive, have to cover up, men own the women)? Don't you think problems that are literally happening today are a little more pressing than what's in Christian scripture? The Bible has awful parts in it but don't you care more about the real women being hurt in Sharia Law countries more than words on a page?

[@almamater489]

I hate all abrahamic religions equally *_leaves the comment section_*

[@DenaInWyo]

Snake ..what Snake said. For the love of Bacon, why are women still being oppressed by the belief in mythology? I know, I am pissing into the wind to hope that will go away..but it's really what it all boils down to.

[@manjelos]

Well, I see there not much reference to Christianity, there are no crosses, there is no Christ, he is also newer mentioned. Instead we hear quotes from old testament such from Genesis...

[@Eric-ye5yz]

I haven't read the hand maids tail, it sounds like a horrible world, but it does sound like one we are entering. Is it well known because of that or the shock horror involved.

[@februaryschild0216]

It reminds me of the slave trade. The loss of identity, servitude, loss of language, uniforms, restricted education and speech... In this country it went on in some shape or form, for hundreds of years. Still, the nation has learned nothing. Tyranny is a cancer. This country was built on tyranny, and unfortunately we refuse to cut it out and irradiate it.

[@nolansthompson8984]

What rights are women losing? You cant kill your baby?

[@caitlin1767]

shut the fuck up.

[@iannickle8386]

What rights have eroded? I must be missing somethinf

[@jenniferwoo3044]

No American rights for women have eroded. It is a wonderful time to be a woman in Western society. If you missed anything, it was the biased view point of the narrator. Obviously he has a political agenda that thrives on the attention seeking behavior that victimization offers.

[@LuchadorMasque]

You ever read attack on america?

[@SkepticCat-pz1zz]

The title is all wrong it should be “American Sharia” or “Saudi America”

[@ledauphinnois6277]

nice one, tought me a lot, thanks

[@777Rowen]

Isn’t something like this already starting to happen now?....😱

[@Melbelle-nl9vn]

Yes, in the Muslim world.

[@the8thchurch461]

@@Melbelle-nl9vn In America. Closer to home. Think American cults like Jehovah's Witness, Assemblies of God e.t.c

[@kimberlyjones4015]

This sentence best describes the 'The Handmaids' Tale' is 'This episode is more FUCKED up than the last.' Is my opinion but i love the show.

[@tafaramureyi491]

sharia law

[@MrKogline]

...or the Bible.

[@emmaothorell]

No. It's not religion-specific or ethnicity-specific. It's any male dominated society.

[@jewel2318]

+Emma Olsson Thorell, it's straight from the old testament though.

[@MrKogline]

+Julia Olivero Not just the old testament. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. - 1 Timothy 2:12

[@emmaothorell]

Julia Olivero I didn't say misogyny isn't in religion or in cultures - I said the common factor is that misogynists are men. It's not one specific religion - it's everywhere.

[@phlexxo]

thats not an analysis. Just explaining some of the easy comprehendible stuff.

[@Char-Williams]

As long as the US is able to adopt from abroad, this will never happen, don't worry! lol

[@kats2675]

So young, and innocent!

[@Qiq-og6ms]

You obviously have not lived aboard. As a immigrate woman, I have more freedom in US than I’d image

[@the8thchurch461]

@@Qiq-og6ms As an African woman, my freedom was taken from me by an AMERICAN CULT so this is closer to home.

[@contrarymary7638]

For evil to succeed, all it needs is for good men to do nothing. -Martin Luther King Jr. Good people stand by and do nothing within the family setting, a job setting or societal and global setting. We all have a duty to teach the young people to stand up and be counted to stand up and speak up There are more good people on this earth than evil The good can outweigh the evil in this world. This group mentality power and control starts within the family setting often amongst siblings with the endorsement or apathy of the parents. Domestic abuse even now, approaching 2020 is a topic that people are still only becoming aware of for example there's not just domestic violence there is much more types of domestic abuse the emotional financial spiritual and the coercive controlling abuse. These often start within family settings between parent-child or siblings against siblings. Power and control of the roman catholic church and the fallout from that Some of which we still have not even discussed in public For example the abuses of priests against children is out there in the media now. What isn't but I'm sure is under the surface is the more damaging emotional abuse of some of the disempowered parents within the Roman Catholic faith who were told by their children what was going on but ignored due to the hierarchy, prestige and power the Roman Catholic Church held at the time. The general abuses that go on amongst families is still relatively unknown other than sexual and physical abuse but they're coercive emotional psychological and spiritual abuse has yet to be openly acknowledged explored and discussed Sadly a lot of people turn away pretend they didn't see, pretend they didn't hear, for an easy life. They may not want to take sides of worry they will be seen as taking sides with friends colleagues. The personal is political

[@Brickjitsu]

Honest question: How have women's rights been eroded under Trump? I get that the guy is an ass, but what policies or legislation has he gone after to oppress women? I think I'm missing something important.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

Genesis 3:16, Ephesians 5:22,23 and 1Timothy2 all come to mind.

[@LWL1220]

Dude. This is a gentler version of how women are forced to live under Islam. American women in America? Not even close! What the hell do you think is going on over here?!

[@cje0]

Excellent break down.

[@donnaschnare7029]

I enjoy the show but the comparison to Trump and US is complete BS.

[@unlimited-edge]

I feel like people who compare Gilead to the modern US just didn’t even read the book/ watch the show. Or they’re extremely exaggerating. To me I think the book still serves as a good warning but if anything it’s almost a bit outdated now. The main thing that caused the fall of the US to go so smoothly was lack of communication and information. With everyone having the Internet in their pocket now I feel like we’d be able to rise up and stop the hostile takeover, or hell contact other countries about it before it’s too late. If people actually knew what the hell was going on early on they’d at least form a better resistance group before the caste system was put in place.

[@the8thchurch461]

America's Bible belt is Gilead. It may not be passed as law and enforced on all but those unfortunate enough to be trapped in these religions are feeling it.