The reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians has been airing on E! for the past seven years. Filming eight seasons, it focuses on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian and Jenner families. The main cast includes Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Robert, Kris, Bruce, Kendall, Kylie, as well as their significant others and friends who play important roles in their lives. The show primarily highlights their family’s success in business and fashion industries along with the drama that comes with fame. Starting out with owning a boutique called D-A-S-H in California at the beginning of the show, they have since achieved remarkable success in various endeavors such as owning restaurants, modeling, hosting talk shows, creating fashion lines. Despite facing criticism and being labeled as individuals who only became famous due to existing fame.There is doubt surrounding whether their prosperity can be solely credited to their wealth and reputation, devoid of any noteworthy talent or justification.
Amidst the drama and conflicts, the show emphasizes the unconditional love within the family. In this episode, Kim’s impending arrival of her baby with Kanye West leads Kris to offer her house as a place of care. However, Kendall and Kylie oppose the idea, longing for privacy. To address their concerns, Kris purchases a beach house for their relaxation. Meanwhile, Bruce desires a putting green in his yard, which the children eagerly support. To distract Kris and allow Bruce’s wish to be fulfilled, Kim takes her on a business trip to Paris. Bruce feels remorseful for going behind Kris’s back when he learns that she rented the beach house for them. He tries to cancel the plans but is unsuccessful as construction has already started. Despite this setback, Bruce seeks assistance from his family to restore the yard discreetly. Upon her return, Kris becomes furious with them for not seeking her approval or informing her about the plans.At the conclusion of the situation, all individuals express regrets towards Kris. Additionally, Bruce refrains from opposing the request for a putting green.
The female dominance is evident in the Keeping Up with the Kardashian series, particularly in this episode. Since the beginning of the series, the female members of the family have consistently had more influence, power, and popularity. This can be attributed to various factors, including their personalities and the significant gender disparity. Among the male characters, Bruce and Robert stand out. Bruce is constantly under Kris’ control and rarely has a say in the majority of decisions. Meanwhile, Robert, being the only Kardashian son, receives less attention and authority compared to his female siblings. This episode specifically highlights Bruce’s vulnerability towards Kris, as he hesitates to make any decisions about the putting green due to his fear of her anger. The show depicts a dynamic where women hold dominance over men, taking control in many, if not all, situations. Even before discussing the putting green with Kris, Bruce is already apprehensive because he knows from past experiences that he rarely gets what he wants. The women assert their power through defiance, boldness, and an unwillingness to compromise, causing the men to eventually stop fighting for their desires as they understand that the females are persistent until they get their way.
Bruce acknowledges that Kris would not approve of having a putting green in their backyard due to its potential impact on the elegance of their property. Consequently, he attempts to avoid any confrontation or requests regarding this matter from Kris. The fact that he needs to consult her emphasizes her influence in their relationship, and his subsequent decision to withdraw from the plan further demonstrates her authority. Despite the portrayal of female characters as feminine individuals with interests in fashion, appearance, and heightened emotions, they possess significant power and control over the male counterparts. In contrast, the men engage in traditionally masculine activities like golfing but willingly subordinate themselves to the dominance of women and surrender control. The women often receive rewards by having things go according to their desires, such as when everyone apologizes to Kris for not seeking her permission prior to installing the putting green. Conversely, men typically face consequences and must comply with women’s wishes to avoid conflict. This specific episode challenges society’s traditional gender roles and conventional television shows seen on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Typically, men are portrayed as possessing control, strength, and power while women are depicted as gentle and compliant. However, in this show, these roles seem reversed compared to stereotypical gender norms.
