'The Mask You Live In'

Submitted by Mastodon on Fri, 2013-07-12 01:42

Article here. Excerpt:

'Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom's new documentary film, The Mask You Live In, asks: As a society, how are we failing our boys?
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The Mask You Live In documentary will examine how gender stereotypes are interconnected with race, class, and circumstance, and how kids are further influenced by the education system, sports culture, and mass media- video games and pornography in particular. The film also highlights the importance of placing emphasis on the social and emotional needs of boys through healthy family communication, alternative teaching strategies, conscious media consumption, positive role modeling and innovative mentorship programs.'

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The fact that Michael Kimmel is involved with this project suggests this all about demonizing boys and creating a narrative that masculinity is innately dysfunctional.

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Submitted by Mastodon on Fri, 2013-07-12 01:58

I see what you mean: http://www.guyland.net/. Proudly quoted on his blog:

'"And as for Kimmel’s credentials as a male feminist? I know Michael Kimmel. I love Michael Kimmel. And as a card-carrying, whole-book-reading feminist, if I ever have a son, I want him to be just like Michael Kimmel."

— Chloe Angyal, Skirt.com

"Michael Kimmel is a genius. He is Gloria Steinem with a pee pee."

— blog comment from the above Skirt review'

I'll be on the lookout in future. Thanks for the heads-up.

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Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2013-07-12 15:42