Question

1) A) Briefly state the contemporary social problem addressed in this documentary? B) Link the “problem” to the nature vs nurture debate in the Socialization module? What does gender is a social construction mean?
2) Describe your reaction to this documentary using at least one sociological theory discussed in class and/or your textbook regarding gender or sex & sexuality [ex. Conflict theory, Structural functionalism, Symbolic Interaction]. Be clear in your discussion and reference your source(s).



3) A) What are some benefits to boys and men of color putting on the stereotypical “tough guise”?

B) Discuss the term “male-bashing” and the effects of our unwillingness to be honest about the disproportionate amount of violence perpetrated by males and this tough guise act?



4) How does the media’s portrayal of African-American men distort the actual experience of African-American males? What sort of power can the limited, sometimes racist, portrayal of men of color (Blacks, Latinos, Asians etc) exercise over white boys/ young men? According to documentary, why do you feel white boys from the suburbs seem to be so taken in by these images?



5) A) According to Dr. Katz, what sorts of images work against the stereotypical image of the “real man”? What would it mean to have more diversified images of masculinity? Per the documentary, describe what would alternative masculinity (meaning not the tough guise posing) be? And provide clear examples… the documentary offers many.

Answer 1

The contemporary social problem addressed is violence and crisis in masculinity.

What is social problem?

It should be noted that social problem is a condition that has a negative consequences m for a large number of people e.g poverty, crimes, etc.

Linking the “problem” to the nature vs nurture debate in the socialization module illustrates that the film argues that males are vulnerable and have human qualities like everyone else.

Gender is a social construct implies that gender is the product of the society and that no one needs to be fixed into gender categories.

The benefits to boys and men of color putting on the stereotypical “tough guise" is that it enhances confidence. It's the front that men must be seen as tough or manly.

Male bashing simply illustrates the discrimination and unfair criticism of males.

The media’s portrayal of African-American men distort the actual experience of African-American males as they're portrayed negatively by the media. They're usually presented as poor, welfare dependent, and absentee fathers.

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