tough guise; media and crisis in masc Flashcards
1
Q
- according to KATZ what do men learn in early life
A
-have to show persona of being dominant and strong
2
Q
what do men have to do to act manly and not do
A
do :
- tough
-physical
-independent
do not :
- sissy
- fag
- wimp
- wuss
3
Q
what pressures are exerted on males
A
- families , community, media, music
-pressure to conform
4
Q
why are media influences more prominent for men of colour
A
-always portrayed in a certain way
5
Q
how do media present violence and why is this a problem
A
-portray violent masc as normal
-making certain individuals think it is good
6
Q
stats on men and violence
A
-over 85% commit murder
-15% of women do it as self defence
-1 in 4 men use violence against partner in lifetime
7
Q
what is meant by male violence cyclical
A
-81% male batters grew up in abusive household and become perpetrators
8
Q
why do men have a tough guise and what is the cost of tough guise
A
- a survival mechanism in peer culture
-BUT it damages their idea of being a good human- psyche damage
