Assignment task:
Watch: YouTube Video: Brian Anderson on Being a Gay Professional Skateboarder
Q1. How does Brian Anderson simultaneously question and uphold gender ideologies and/or traditional notions of masculinity? Discussing Brian Anderson comes after a brief explanation of American masculine standards and gender ideology.
Q2. Ed Templeton claims that other skaters were released before to Brian, so why could Brian's release have a greater impact? In the film on Brian Anderson's experience, what caught your attention the most? Be precise; cite examples; give names, etc.
Q3. Look for a sports group that works to eradicate homophobia in the sport world. Describe them, what they do, and how they might be able to assist with the problems raised in the documentary.