The three most destructive words that every man receives when hes a boy is when hes told to Be A Man. --Joe Ehrmann, coach and former NFL player Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives. Many researchers and educators believe these trends are tied to the hyper-masculine society young men are raised in, and this tendency for boys and men to view respect as linked to violence (Dr. Joseph Marshall) harms boys, girls, and our communities. The Mask You Live In is a new documentary exploring this issue and asks: As a society, how are we failing our boys? Find out more at: therepresentationproject.org/films/the-mask-you-live-in/ Disclaimer: movie trailer contains some strong language. #genderstereotypes #maskyoulivein
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:00:01 +0000
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