Homework
FILM: Raising Cain
FILM: The Mask you Live in
A barrage of stereotypes and aggressive masculine typecasting is damaging not only boys, but society at large.
i. Was there any one aspect or moment in RAISING CAIN orTHE MASK YOU LIVE IN that resounded the most within you? Were there any statements or facts that you found shocking? Which aspects of the film were you already familiar with?
ii. What is your definition of masculinity? How has your present-day definition of this word been informed? Have you actively challenged societal concepts of masculinity, or do you feel you have taken a more passive approach and absorbed gender norms? Why and How?
iii. How has your perspective changed by watching and reflecting upon these films? How will your new perspective influence the way you teach and work with young boys?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.