"Offers strong statistical and analytical evidence regarding the very real crisis arising from the widespread depiction of inaccurate and unhealthy stereotypes of male masculinity. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." R. Pitman, VIDEO LIBRARIAN"Violence prevention begins with a fearless look at the cultural factors that encourage violence, especially school violence. This video needs to be watched by every high school and middle school student." Mary Atwater, Violence Prevention Coordinator
Is it nature or nurture? Male violence has received a lot of public attention recently. Violence by young males even more so. While femininity has been widely examined, the role of masculinity has recently remained largely undefined. TOUGH GUISE offers viewers the chance to look systematically at the relationship between the images of popular culture and the social construction of masculine identities. Is there a crisis in masculinity? Has there always been? What actually comprises the masculine and what benefit does society receive from it? Using excerpts from movies, music videos, and other media representations, TOUGH GUISE is a great discussion starter for both men and women on a very relevant subject. Psychology, sociology, media studies, gender relations both private and work-related are all covered. Presented in two parts: UNDERSTANDING VIOLENT MASCULINITY and VIOLENT MASCULINITY IN ACTION.
This abridged version, with less historical context and verbal profanity, is recommended for high school audiences. A full-length 82 minute version is also available #7417