I’m not sure if anyone actually checks this page, but I thought I would share two great documentaries that cover a lot of the topics we discussed in class today. “The Mask You Live In” illustrates the presence of various struggles faced by young males up throughout adulthood that are extended by society’s narrow definition of masculinity and what it means to ‘be a boy’. “Miss Representation” offers a feminine perspective and delves into uncovering the long-lasting detrimental effects that can exist based on the structure of our society. They discuss family relations, music, education, and so many other topics related to how we perceive ourselves and others in a socially constructed world. Both films were extremely eyeopening and vocalize topics that deserve (and need) to be discussed.
I don’t have enough nice things to say about both of these films and really really recommend them to anyone interested in what we discussed in class (and they are on Netflix so they are fo FREE).
Have a great weekend!