Poetry
ANSWER AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
* The questions are based on “Tough Guise”. “Tough Guise 2” does not answer all of the questions, but it is the up-to-date version of the documentary, and incorporates mass shootings and new evidence by Jackson Katz. If you wish to post about a question not asked that applies to “Tough Guise 2”, you may do so alternatively. Enjoy!
Questions for “Tough Guise” by Jackson Katz
- What is the documentary’s thesis? Identify Katz’s main argument.
- Who benefits from examining masculinity as defined by Katz?
- According to Katz, what images of masculinity does the media offer as normal?
- How do dominant groups remain invisible and unexamined?
- What is hidden when the passive voice is used (i.e. “Women were raped …”)?
- Why did the film, “Thelma and Louise,” cause such a stir?
- Katz claims that media representations illustrate what’s going on in society. What does he say the changes in representations of the body illustrate?
- What social movements rose in the 50’s & 60’s to challenge the dominant white heterosexual male power and privilege?
- What is the “backlash” that Katz defines?
- What does Katz say “feminism” is?
- How does gay bashing maintain a strict definition of “heterosexuality”?
- What did the Apollo Creed/Mohammad Ali character in Rocky threaten?
- Are images in the media accidental? Who chooses them?
- Katz claims that masculinity is performed in response to social and cultural pressures. What does Katz mean by “masculinity is performed”?
- Why do young white men “act black”?
- What is sexualized violence?
- Does Katz claim that violence against women is natural? What do media representations of masculinity encourage men to do?
- According to Katz, men are not “islands unto themselves” like the Marlboro man. How do such representations affect men’s emotional and mental health?
- How can portrayals of men include aspects of vulnerability?
- Can you identify any media representations of men being vulnerable?
- How does Katz redefine courage?
*If you find that all of the questions have been answered, then elaborate on someone else’s answer. Do NOT plagiarize another student’s answer!
Discussion Board (details): Standard posting for your first post is 250 words minimum
