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The Sociology Film Series Event present: The Mask You Live In


Please save the date!  Monday, November 14

Damon City Campus screening: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in room 4151

Brighton Campus Screening: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Forum, 3-130

"The Mask You Live In" follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must navigate to become “real” men.

Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media also weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it.  "The Mask You Live In" ultimately illustrates how we, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men.

Both screenings will be followed by discussions lead by Dina Giovanelli, Bethany Gizzi, and Christine Plumeri.   As always, these events are free and open to the public. Food will be served.

These events are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology, History, Political Science and Sociology; The Diversity Council; Mentors in Violence Prevention at MCC; and the MCC Pride Alliance.

Dina Giovanelli
AHPS
10/17/2016