Masculinity is socially constructed because society tells us what is considered to be masculine. For example, society tells us that in order to be considered masculine, you must be a strong man who does not cry. Young boys then learn the appropriate reactions and actions to things in order to be identified as masculine, as “all boys should be.”

2. Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
Men perform masculinity when they act like they are very tough, even when they get hurt. They put on an act to pretend like the pain isn’t real.

3. What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?
The impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women is toxic because it tells men that they can only express anger and aggression rather than sympathy when upset. Men are unable to properly express their emotions which translates to hostility between men and women. Masculinity also dictates that men should be the powerful ones in their relationship, thus putting women below men.

4.What the relationship:
a) between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?
Masculinity discriminates against women and has a gender bias towards men being the better of the sexes which is sexism. Also, masculinity says that any man acting feminine is gay and that further perpetuates homophobia. 

b)between violence and masculinity?
Men have been taught to not back down from battles. If there is something wrong then you do not fix it by talking, but rather by fighting and violence. Aggression is not only allowed but stimulated by masculinity.

5. What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?
The media socializes us into the roles of men being masculine. Movies are a prime example of how the main roles are typically these rugged men who are void of emotion. Little boys then identify with these men and start simulating the same roles.

6. Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
There is a huge wage gap from the poor and the rich. There is no one really looking out for the American worker and there is not equal opportunity. One solution to this problem of inequality would be for the government to regulate the amount of money CEOs can make. Instead of paying them millions of dollars and then the lower employees a barely livable wage, they should try passing on some of that money to the lower level employees. 

Men are perceived as the strong individuals who shouldn’t show emotion. Being masculine is tough and rugged. If you have a boy he should be raised to be masculine and do boy things when growing up. 

Not showing emotion when they should be hurt. Taking on the physical work around the house. Not crying. fighting . 

Masculinity shows that men should be the dominant individual in the relationship. Being masculine shows power against the women. This degrades the women and makes them basically feel powerless. 

Being a gay male in today's society you are seen as being a feminine individual and not masculine at all. This goes with females as well, if you are the “butch” type lesbian in the relationship you are considered to be a masculine female. Being classified like this promotes homophobia because this is how society classifies masculinity 

Being masculine you should be able to stand up to violence and not back down. Violence is the answer. 

Men are more masculine than women. Positions of power should be held by men. In movies and tv majority of action roles are portrayed by strong, tough, ripped masculine men.  

How coaches talk to their athletes. I grew up with this, it actually made me stronger as a person and wanted to perform better. In society today, it just causes way too many problems and possible lawsuits against the school and coaches. For some people nowadays this could really hurt a kid and make them not want to ever play sports again. The coaches need to realize how far they can go and to a certain extreme. 

Masculinity is socially constructed because even though men are not born strong, emotionless, and aggressive, somewhere along the way most men begin to see that those attributes are what makes a man manly in this society, so they start adapting to these gender roles.

2) Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.

A way men “do” masculinity is by playing aggressive sports such as football or rugby instead of doing less masculine sports such as ballet, gymnastics, or cheerleading, even though these take as much time, dedication, strength, and skill. 

3) What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?

As shown in the film, when men put on this “mask” of masculinity, they have to act in a way that is usually distant and unhealthy towards women. This can start as soon as elementary school when boys say that girls have cooties, but can go as far as men using women for sex because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do.

4) Whats the relationship:

a) between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity? 
Masculinity is shown by being “manly”, being aggressive, separating themselves from women or anything that’s girly, being insensitive to themselves or other men.  Masculinity makes men believe that women are less than simply because they aren’t “capable” of being masculine in the way they are expected to be, and it makes them believe that having close connections with other men, including emotional/sexual relationships, takes away from their masculinity and therefore should be avoided in order to fit into society as a man. 

b) between violence and masculinity?

Aggressiveness and anger are traits that men are supposed to have if they want to be masculine, these traits are very much related to violence because men want to fit into this masculine role and want to prove it as much as they can which often leads to violence. 


5) What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?
The media plays a large role in socializing masculinity because it’s one of the primary sources boys look up to to see what he’s supposed to be acting like on a larger platform. 


6) Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
One of the problems presented on the film was the way boys feel as if its weak if they have affection for other boys and want to build relationships with their friends that are based on supporting each other and not just doing manly things together. A solution to this would be to show more of this affection as support within friends in movies, tv shows, and advertisements, because these are the sources that most people have access to. 

> Masculinity is socially constructed in our society in many ways. One way, is through expectations. In our society, as we are growing up, adults are constantly showing and teaching us our roles. In males, teachers, coaches, and parents will constantly tell boys, "you have to be strong", "be a man", "boys don't cry". Adults in their environment, expect for them to be "manly", "strong men without too much empathy", they tell them they have to be like this because thats their role as males. 

2. Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.

> One way that men performs masculinity is by showing strength. They can do this literally, by working out and gaining more muscle. Or figuratevely by not showing fear, or sadness. They can show strength through bravery. 

3. What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?
> The impact of masculinity between men and women is very big. Masculinity creates a divide between man and women. It causes men to think that if they show any femininity, such as feeling or empathy, they are weak and it is wrong. This may even cause men to think that they are superior to women. They may also be unable to communicate with women because they haven't practiced empathy or sharing their feelings. 

4. What the relationship:
A) Between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?
     >  Masculinity causes a divide between men and women, it causes men to be unable to connect with women. This goes hand in hand with sexism, men can think they are superior to women because they are unable to connect with them. Men can be homophobic because they are afraid of being associated to anything feminine. They are scared to be seen as empathetic and caring because they feel they must be masculine.
B) between violence and masculinity?
 > Many men think that showing anger, violence, and brutality they are displaying masculinity. Masculinity is shown through bravery and strength. By men showing they are strong and brave , they may act violent and brutal in a certain situation.

5. What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?
> Media plays a big role in socializing masculinity. The media is constantly displaying what people should be and what is expected of us. The media is constantly displaying that men should be masculine, they should be strong, without empathy and even violent. The media always shows men with big muscles, hard faces, and usually carrying guns and fighting. They show that thats what men do. 

6. Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
> One of the problems presented in the film is that many boys are expected to be "masculine" at a very young age. I feel that they need a mentor, or adults that will help them to be more empathetic. For example in the film, there are mentors who dedicate themselves to helping out the boys in expressing their feelings, and giving them someone to talk to. It is always important to have someone that you can express how you really feel to, and that you can count on to be there for you.

2. Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity. Not cry, be "macho", fit in with guy friends by talking about girls, showing they have strength.



3.What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women? Men usually try to show women that they are brave and they can protect them. Sometimes men have to prove that they are something that they are not to women.

Boys learn that they should be cruel and violent in order to be a man, and hide their feelings. The violent things they learn to do is football, no feelings expression... etc.
Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
Men perform masculinity by either using bad words or exercise harshly at the gym in order to get those masculine muscle.
What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women? Men learn that they have the power over women because they are "men". So they think that controlling women is a "man" thing. It produces a society where men and women are not equally treated, because men are more powerful than women.
What the relationship:

a) between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?
Homophobia is the phobia or discrimination that men hold against transgenders, gays... Sexism is also a discrimination against the other gender. Masculinity is the behavior of men that they practice in the society, and this society expects this masculine behavior. The relationship between those terms is that sexism and masculinity is more related to men control and power. Society expects men not to be gentle and behave like girls. At the same time, boys learn that power is good because this power can bring him better positions either in work or society, and that's how men favors men over women, and "straight" men over gays or transgenders.
b) between violence and masculinity?
Men learn that violence is a part of becoming a man because he can defend himself. Society expects men to be strong and able to fight back because being a "masculine" is an important part of being a man. They fight back violently.
What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?

Showing that men are considered as men when they appear on the screen with a strong body with abs. They also convince the viewers on how this man because of his muscles and strength is respected by the society and loved by the girls.
Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
One of the problems that were presented in the film is insecure and depression. Parents should give your son the free space to express their feelings, let them cry if they needed to, because hiding their feelings will affect his grades and his life in the future, so just listen to them.

Masculinity is socially constructed to speak about being angry and mad, have control, find money, athletic and being fit; but never of being sad and upset having other emotions. Being tough and never breaking down. Do not be a “mommas boy.”

2.Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.

Men feel like they have to play sports, and work out. Make sure they are around females.

3.What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?

It is known for its sexuality, having to have so many women and having the women look like the media and movies, and music video women.

4.What is the relationship:

a.)between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?

Sexism a girl is not as strong as a boy. Homophobia is when men or boys feel prejudice against being homosexual, and not wanting anyone to feel that they are homo and show emotions. Masculinity is being all about Women and being strong.
b.)between violence and masculinity? Men are known to be tough and violent, and you see sexual abuse, domestic violence and more.
 c.)What role does the media take in socializing masculinity? All you see in media is men looking for women or multiple women.
 
5.Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film. 

A solution to this is changing Media and in your own family showing, you don’t have to fit to a group just be yourself. “No blues to boys or pink to girls.” 

 Boys are bullied and demeaned if they show emotion, thus creating a culture where to be masculine means to be tough and emotionless.
 
 

2.              Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
 
 Being aggressive when it comes to women and dating and sleeping with as many women as they can in order to brag about it with their friends.
 
 
 

3.              What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?
 
 The opposite of masculinity is femininity and this is viewed as the ultimate degradation—to be viewed as feminine. Women are obviously viewed as the utmost of femininity so how can men be expected to respect women when their social construct inherently views them as the lesser/weaker sex?
 
 
 

4.              What the relationship:

a.              between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?
 
 Men are afraid of being feminine so they bully men who act feminine and believe that women are inferior because they can’t (supposedly) do everything a man can.
 
 

b.              between violence and masculinity?
 
 Men are taught to be tough and have no outlet for their emotions. They are taught that men are strong and aggressive. They are also exposed to hours upon hours of violent media, which creates a perfect storm for violence.
 
 

5.              What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?
 
 The media gives men role models and it reinforces stereotypes. In video games, for example, studies show that boys who play violent games are more aggressive toward their peers.
 
 
 

6.              Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
 
 I loved the idea of mentoring proposed in the movie. Especially in the context of sports, where coaches mentor their players about what it truly means to be a man of many layers and dimensions, I think that is very powerful.

A way that men can preform masculinity is by being a boy or man who engages in sports or the gym. For example most boys join a basketball team or football team. You wouldn't be considered a "man" if you were to join the dance or cheerleading team.

1.What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women? Men have to be the one who shows power over the women in a relationship. They are meant to lead the house hold and take care of the family by protecting them with strength and power. 

 Masculinity is socially constructed in our society by men always being the strong one in the family who is going to guide his family in the right direction. They are also unemotional, powerful, and aggressive. 

Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.

Men can only hold in so much until they break. If parents early on help coach their sons into channeling their emotions and help them release them they could help with future problems whether it becoming in relationships, school, and career. 

5. What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?

6. Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.

 Boys are not supposed to show emotions because it shows that they are weak and being weak is seen as bad. 
 
 

2.              Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
 
 They play sports to show how strong and tough they are. 
 
 
 

3.              What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?
 
 Men are the ones who are supposed to be the supporters financially while the women are the emotional supporters. The men are thought to be too masculine to clean the house the women are the ones who do that. Masculinity essentially puts women down while building men up. 
 
 
 

4.              What the relationship:

a.              between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?

 

The relationship is that they are thought to have power over others. Sexism, men have power over women (general thought); homophobia, same sex relationship is wrong; masculinity, it is better to be tough then weak or to show a feminine side. 
 
 
 

b.              between violence and masculinity?

 

Violence in the relationship to masculinity is that how men assert power of females other males. Can be consider another way to show emotion without showing weakness. 
 
 
 

5.              What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?
 

To be a man, you must be strong and tough, show no sign of weakness. Men are willing to do the dirty work to get things done. Masculinity is shown to be the only way of to be a man. 
 
 

Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
 
Acknowledging that everyone including men have feelings and that there are right and wrong ways of expressing their feelings. 

By the idea that boys and men are supposed to be tough, strong, not emotional, not a sissy, be a manly man. 

An example for young boys and teenagers in school would be the school system that providing support and education, teachers that care.

Masculinity is socially constructed in our society by giving men this immense amount of pressure that they have to be dominant caregivers that express little emotion and showcase their masculinity at all times. 

Men "do" or perform masculinity by acting out with aggressive behavior and try to exude their dominance through intimidation and communication.

The impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women is that men have an immense amount of pressure to support the women therefore if they can't succeed, it takes a toll on the relationship.

The relationship between homophobia, sexism, and masculinity is that they are all meant to show some type of superiority over another group. 

The relationship between violence and masculinity is the requirement of dominance. 

The role that media plays in socializing masculinity is that it always portrays men as dominant caregivers, heroes, while maintaining a six pack of abs.

       Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
A solution to one of the problems presented in the film is trying to promote parents to encourage boys from the beginning to be themselves rather than succumb to the pressures that society puts on men. 

Men isn't  supposed to show feelings or emotions as it displays them as weak and out of character. We see it all the time when men hang around their friends.


Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
Men perform masculinity daily.They do in sports,video games, competition in something, trying to impress a female, gym, and other things.


What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?
Men are suppose to show leadership and domination towards a women so they can feel high. Men are suppose to be a protector towards a women and to never let them see how you feel.the men are suppose to be the provider in families and comfort women because there emotional more than men.


What the relationship:

Men want to show other men how powerful they are.If they see someone that are weaker than them they treat them differently and don't give respect.


2. between violence and masculinity? Men are taught at a young age not to be “soft” or show a soft side. My father always told me love will get you killed. You have to be this tough guy to earn respect to a certain level. You have to exhibit violence to show your power.

Every person have a breaking point.men hold so much things in  and when they explode it can be ugly. Every men has feelings and i think some should open up more and let people know.some people take advantage just because your a boy. That doesn't mean anything.

               Masculinity is socially constructed in our society is the things we expect from boys in a way. We don’t really expect boys to be sensitive and that they can’t cry or show their feelings. 

2. Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
As one of the men said in this film when he started high school switched his theater life and he started to play all the sports at his school and tried to become one of the guys, He aso  explained how he kind of stopped being friends with one of his best friends because he wasn’t masculine enough for him. 

3. What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women?
Men aren’t as empathetic and not patient to hear out women when they interact because they want everything right away. 

4. What the relationship between sexism, homophobia, and masculinity?
a.)The relation between these is that men don’t want to be seen as weak or gay so they unintentionally are sexist towards women. 

b.)between violence and masculinity?
Men think they are dominant and if they don’t get what they want they need to do something about it.

5.What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?

Media shows that men shouldn’t have feelings or cry or be sensitive. They need to be dominate in their relationships. 

6. Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.

We need to teach boys that it's ok to cry it's ok to be sensitive and it's normal to talk about your feelings. We need to teach this generation how to be better men so they can be better fathers so they can teach their sons and so on so forth. 

2.Describe a way men “do” or perform masculinity.
Men perform masculinity by working jobs that require heavy lifting and strong work, by playing sports, working out to become big and strong, doing dangerous things and being daredevils.

3.What is the impact of masculinity on the relationship between men and women? Masculinity causes a relationship between men and women because it makes men seem greater and stronger while it begins to make woman feel weaker and less superior.

4.What the relationship:

5.What role does the media take in socializing masculinity?
Media displays that being a man requires a lot of masculinity and the man must perform masculine acts or he will be seen as a coward and feminim.

6.Describe a solution to one of the problems presented in the film.
Youth clubs and education systems should offer classes where genders will be taught how to express and be themselves with being judged for not following the social norm.