This tragedy is an example of the violent masculinity that our culture creates. Masculinity is a mask that many men wear in America. It is a way of
validating their self worth. Men in America are shaped by a culture
that reinforces the idea that toughness, violence and aggression are
normal ways of being male. This creates a culture where overwhelmingly
males are violent compared to females. Have you experienced this mask
of masculinity? How? What are some other ways our culture should be
constructing masculinity to provide validation for guys who are not
violent? Are there examples out there that you know about?
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