Assignment:
Explain how our idea of masculinity values various forms of violence, and how our idea of femininity turns women into victims. Can you see this in your own life--whether you are a woman or a man? How? If you feel comfortable, try to give some specific examples.
Look for some online resources that suggest what we can do in the United States to end the cycle. Briefly describe some ideas from these resources that you think would work, and explain why you think they would work.