Tough Guise - Movie

"Tough Guise" Post Video Discussion Questions: Answeres from February 9th

1.) After viewing the "Tough Guise" video and participating in the discussion. from where do you thinkk your views and opinions of masculinity and men have come?

- The the way they were raised, Religion, Society, " social order", having to prove ones masculinity over another.

2.) Jackson katz presented much of what we now see as masculinity on our culture as a "pose" or "performance." Do you agree with this? why or why not?

-Yes, for the most part i do agree with this; however, i also feel it is important for women to feel sexy while men should feel masculine, so it is a close tie/call from when the line is being crossed.

3.) Early in the video we learned that men commit 85% of murders 90% assults 95% domestic violence, 95% of dating violence and 95% child sex abuse. Are you suprised by these statistics? Why do you think the overwhelming percentage of individuals who commit these acts are men?

-men tend to be more masculine and powerful by their body type and build alone, so it does not suprise me much that men would be the offenders in such acts, and then again that could just be a stereotype.

4.) What qualities do you see your peer group value in men? Do these differ from what you value?

- Yes and no, we all like the same things in men for the most part but others tend to let things go that sholdnt or we know our friends would be upset about if they knew a guy treated us a certain way, but then it falls on us for continuing to see them if it does not stop.

5.) Who are men in your life or in public that you think portray a positive or enlightened aspect of masculinity?

- I know many man that portray a positive role for masculinity not just what men are supposed to do (support family) but also are good people without the negative masculinity.

6.) The video refers to a box - an abstract confining structuture defining the acceptable actions of "real" men. How do you believe this box has effected boys' and mens' development, willingness to take risks, express feelings or form friendships.

-Men could be affriad if they dont act/do certain things they will be made fun of or looked down on so try to become a real man by fitting in the box, or what is known as the "role" of tough guise.

7.) Does such a box exist for women?

- Yes women not all but a number must also feel pressure to act a certain way to fit into society's role or general "women"

8.) How do you think the current stereotypical definition of masculinity effects women?

- I believe if affects women with a substancial amount, mens actions of the definition of masculinity plays off from women. We are the downfall that men normally take their "role" to the next level to appear "better", "higher" or more masculin and over powering.

The interesting thing that i noticed after re-reading my answeres was for the most part they remain the same, and now if i re-watched the movie and answered these questions i would have more knowlegde on why men act as they do and how this affects men and women as whole.