Rapscallions Barber Shop Essay

Rapscallions Barber Shop is a salon that both men and women can visit, but strong influences are visible through the décor and demeanor that tends to make this a man’s place.
When entering the shop, I noticed right away the décor. The color scheme is gold and black; the pictures are masculine; a poker and pool table are across the room. The wall hangings show men cheering glasses of beer, men surrounding a poker table (with beers). Many side tables contained old fashion décor and male products. One item that catches my eye is that of an old razor and shaving mug and brush. A faint smell of musk and cigars, which the owner states are a candle pot.
As I wait to talk with the owner, the client he currently has sitting in the chair and two
After I left his shop, I researched his social media page. Which oriented towards men and the masculine privilege so ordinary in our society it goes unnoticed.
Traditionally, women go to a salon that smells of perfume, and pleasant fragrances. They sit and gossip among each other, maybe enjoy a tv show or music. Traditionally, men enjoy beer, talking about work, telling jokes, and smells of woods, cigars and other strong smells. Black and gold commonly associated with men, dominant colors. While women association with pinks, purples and light colors. This barbershop decorated for men, and no trace of female influence in this shop.
After witnessing directly how this shop represents itself, I researched his social media page. On this page I found pictures of men playing poker and drinking beer, the same razor and shaving items and the theme are black and gold. No pictures of women products, women playing poker or drinking beer or women’s before and after haircut pictures. It shows masculine privilege. Sadly, found standard in our society it goes unnoticed. The owner has no desire to change such a distinct portrayal of masculinity and suppression of