Consider the discussion presented by filmmaker Byron Hurt in his two documentaries, and "I Am A Man: Black Masculinity in America" This is an opinion assignment. However, you will be graded on your ability to incorporate ideas presented from the film and the Modules readings into your discussion. In your discussion post, answer the following questions:
In your discussion post, answer the following questions:
- What is masculinity?
- How is manhood portrayed in Hip Hop and is that portrayal accurate or realistic (be sure to avoid limiting your discussion of Hip Hop to mainstream rap)?
- Should we process our understanding of Black masculinity in a different way than masculinity/manhood as expressed by other races/ethnicities? Why/Why not?
- What is it about this discussion of masculinity can be used to empower young males of color?