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For some women in China, "Barbie" is more than just a movie — it's also a litmus test for their partner's views on feminism and patriarchy.

The movie has prompted intense social media discussion online, media outlets Sixth Tone and the China Project reported this week, prompting women to discuss their own dating experiences.

One user on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu — a photo-sharing site similar to Instagram that's mostly used by Gen Z women — even shared a guide on Monday for how women can test their boyfriends based on their reaction to the film.

According to the guide, if a man shows hatred for "Barbie" and slams female directors after they leave the theatre, then this man is "stingy" and a "toxic chauvinist," according to Insider's translation of the post. Conversely, if a man understands even half of the movie's themes, "then he is likely a normal guy with normal values and stable emotions," the user wrote.

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[-] MiddleWeigh@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I legit don't remember the last time I went to see a movie...maybe like...one of the hobbit films? Or a Pixar flick with my niece? My brain is so addled, I do not recall. Oh well.

OK, I just asked my way more intelligent and practical wife, and it was Dunkirk, with my crazy mother, whos now all into wild conspiracies.

[-] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Krystal Ball on breaking points mentioned it just wasn't a great movie and kinda ham fisted pseudo-feminism.

Idk haven't watched it, wife and I are both just like "meh"

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[-] sachamato@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

TIL about the Litmus test!

[-] Clbull@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I almost went to see it two weeks ago with a friend of mine because we were also talking about seeing Oppenheimer afterwards. She cancelled due to a hangover so I'll probably wait until they're on streaming services.

Actually amazed the movie isn't banned in China. I thought that feminism and blatant capitalist ideals wasn't the CCP's thing.

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