The celebrated new app launch has brought some controversy into the dating world; however, it is not clear whether gender dynamics and communication in relationships are one reason behind it.
Introduction of the AngryGF app
The revolutionary eponymous app AngryGF has attracted a lot of attention recently, with its claim to help straight men come to terms with women using the new A.I. technique. The app provides scenarios that which a girlfriend might feel stressed, and users can also ask a chatbot for guidance through hard times.
Critics worry about the way menstruation apps may strengthen gender stereotypes and dissuade women from the appearance of various emotional expressions. The expression of women as very emotional and men as emotionally inept means that the women are totally portrayed with drawn lines which leads to very problematic stereotypes and makes it difficult to understand the complexity of relationships.
Endorsement of Gender Stereotypes
The AngryGF’s depiction of a problem in a relationship constantly demonstrates the antiquated views of sorts of masculinity and femininity where men lack necessary diplomacy skills except they use technology in relationships. This fueling of gender stereotypes is often considered a backward step and a lack of coordination that can create a valley in healthy communication and understanding between partners.
The trend of finding love on digital platforms has had a major impact on the dating culture, it is impossible to deny the shift in attitudes and expectations that it has brought about. The app’s debut has not only ignited debates throughout the community about the current state of hetero-pair relationships but also highlighted the obstacles inherent in dealing with today’s dating culture. Although the motivation of the AngryGF is to empower relationships its contradiction lies in carefully crafted stereotypes and simplest manners which raises questions regarding its success in the long run.
A debate on gender dynamics
The controversy over the angryGF app highlights the concerns of society related to gender conversation and partnership. Although there is a possibility that the comics’ authors had a good purpose for the app, its approach still has drawn wide opposition for tends to engrave stereotypes and undermine the contradictions in human emotions and relations. As long as the debate proceeds, it is not yet clear how this kind of app will interoperate with dating culture which is likely to come with discussions about gender equality and relationship dynamics in a broad way.
This article originally appeared in The Independent
