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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1OI9B0VSlA

1. What were some important points from this documentary that resonated with you specifically or personally?
2.In a general sense, what identities and characteristics does the film indicate that culture assigns to men?
3.Why do you think they chose to name the documentary “the mask you live in”?
4.Why do you think that the suicide rate is higher for males than females?
5.Do you think that sports perpetuate the culture of “toxic masculinity”? How could sports also be a solution to the problems that males face?
6.What pressures are boys/men faced with? How do they differ from those that girls/women face?
7.Give examples of how masculinity is something that needs to be “proved” in our society?  What are systemic issues that contribute to this issue?
8. Joe Ehrmann, former NFL defensive lineman, argues that there are three lies that every boy is taught in our society: that the road to successful masculinity is achieved through athletic ability, economic success, and sexual conquest.
-Were you (or men you know) taught to believe this is what makes a successful man?
-What qualities or practices come to mind when you think about expanding what it means to be a man in our culture?
9.Do you think that the documentary is accurate in its portrayal of this topic? Why/why not (cite evidence beyond your personal opinion)? Can this awareness help change stereotypes?
10.Rape culture refers to a society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assault and abuse. Jackson Katz states, “We have a rape culture. What that means is that individual rapists aren’t just crawling out of the swamp. They are being produced by our culture.” How does the objectification of women influence rape culture? How can we help our society to eliminate violence towards women in all forms