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We have all heard of strange and gory stories that are supposedly true, experienced by a friend of a friend. Whether true or not these so called "urban legends" tend to circulate throughout society thriving on each individual's fears and curiosity. What most people don't realize is, within these tales lies the attitudes and values of a community. These tales do not survive throughout the years solely on the basis of their entertainment level, but due to the fact that they reflect society's fears and anxieties. In dissecting these tales one can indefinitely find the social fallacy against females that has existed for decades, as well as the fears women have against men. However, more importantly, the values that society hold are hidden within. Throughout these tales the idea that society values life and the sexual innocence of a female has proven to be a frequently manifested and completely pervasive underlying theme. Stories that continuously circulate throughout our community often times are horrendous in nature, yet believable and realistic enough such that a reader or listener can connect with it. When Jane went to the store and returned to her car to find an old lady inside, she went to get help. It was a
Urban legends often times provide us with a glimpse of the real world. From the sick and neurotic to the innocent and young, societies attitudes and concerns are portrayed within these tales. These attitudes, fears, views and concerns arise due to the strong values society embraces. These "urban legends" should not only serve to entertain, but to further enlighten an individual's understanding of society. The threat to a female's sexual innocence has also been a cause for major concerns, fears, and reforms in our world. We as a culture, has valued the virginity of females since the beginning of civilization. When Jane or Susan is figured to be threatened by a male figure, automatically fears of possible sexual violation arises. The sacredness of a female's virginity is reflected in these tales through the use of implications. There is no real description of the action that takes place however, it is implied and assumed that when a male seeks to do harm to a female it is often through sexual violation or annihilation. Now this story probably stirred up many people because it is reasonably sound and shocking. However looking beyond the surface, one notices subtle innuendoes about females, males, and violence. In this urban legend, females are portrayed as weak, frightful, and naive. Jane in seeking help from a male, suggest that she is weak and needed a man to protect her. This deceptive portrayal of females is typical because this is in fact how society has viewed females for decades. How often does one hear sexual violence inflicted on a man? Not very often, because it is uncommon. Males are accepted to be able to protect themselves against such crimes, because they are strong physically and mentally. This tale also implies that females often play the role of the victim while males are the perp
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