Gender
Gender is defined in Wikipedia as the range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity. Each gender possesses a stereotype of what it means to be a boy / man or girl / woman. Each gender can be put into a box of what it means to be a “real” man or a “real” woman. Our culture has come up with often derogatory names for those who don’t fit into the narrow gender box.
Watch sections of the two videos below. Pay close attention to the 3 lies that men are told and record them in your notes.
Miss Representation
The media is selling the idea that girls’ and women’s value lies in their youth, beauty, and sexuality, and not in their capacity as leaders. Boys learn that their success is tied to dominance, power, and aggression. They suggest that we must value people as whole human beings and not gendered stereotypes.
Watch the following sections of this film: 7:00-17:00, 21:00-38:00, 48:00-55:00, and 1:15-1:30
The Mask You Live In
This follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity (all we can access right now is the trailer, but you will get a good idea of what it is about and should be able to answer the questions below).
Answer these questions.
What messages (list 4 messages, 2 from each) from the films does media tell us about how men and women should be and act?
What are 2 main takeaways from each of the films (4 total).
What can YOU do today to help make a small change in the area of media portrayed gender stereotypes. HINT: these answers are specific to the film. If you have not viewed ALL of the specific sections, this will be a challenging question to answer correctly.
Discuss a time when you have worn a metaphorical mask when facing the outside world? Describe this mask. What function does it have? Does it serve you well?
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