please only respond if you have seen the film or know anything about it!

does not need to be long, around 500-1000 words just as long as all the questions are answered. please number each question

1. What is “the culture of hyper-masculinity?” What kinds of norms, beliefs or values are associated with being a “real man” in our culture? Write down specific examples from the film—including the “three lies” associated with masculinity.
2. How is masculinity “policed” in American culture? What are the consequences or sanctions for failing to live up to the masculine ideal? Cite specific examples. How does this reflect the concept of social control?
3. According to the film, adolescent boys are more likely than girls to have problems at school and to attempt or commit suicide. Why? Why do we tend to mis-recognize or misdiagnose depression in young men and boys?
4. What are some alternatives to the culture of hyper-masculinity? How can we challenge dominant cultural norms and values that dictate what it means to be “a real man?”

Final Paper: Research Proposal

Design a research study on the topic of the study selected in Week One and critiqued in Week Three. Your design should seek to resolve the limitations you identified in the study you critiqued. Your paper must address all of the components required in the “Methods” section of a research proposal:

• State the research question and/or hypothesis.
• Specify the approach (qualitative or quantitative), research design, sampling strategy, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used.
• If the design is quantitative, also describe the variables, measures, and statistical tests you would use.
• Analyze ethical issues that may arise and explain how you would handle these issues.

Your Final Paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of six peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last 10 years, in addition to the textbook, that are documented in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. The sources should consist of the following:

• One source should be the article you critiqued in the Week Three assignment.
• At least two sources should be about the research methodology you have chosen for your study.
• At least one source should be on ethical issues in research.
• The remaining sources may be about anything pertinent to your study.

In accordance with APA style, all references listed must be cited in the body of the paper.

Required Sections and Subsections (use these headings in your paper)

1. Introduction – Introduce the research topic, explain why it is important, and present your research question and/or hypothesis.
2. Literature Review – Summarize the current state of knowledge on your topic, making reference to the findings of previous research studies (including the one you critiqued in Week Three). Briefly analyze and critique these studies and mention the research methods that have previously been used to study the topic. State whether your proposed study is a replication of a previous study or a new approach using methods that have not been used before. Be sure to properly cite all of your sources in APA style.
3. Methods 
   1. Design – Indicate whether your proposed study is qualitative or quantitative in approach. Identify the specific research design, using one of the designs we have studied in Weeks Three through Five, and indicate whether it is experimental or non-experimental. Evaluate your chosen design and explain why you believe this design is appropriate for the topic and how it will provide the information you need to answer the research question. Cite sources on research methodology to support your choices.
   2. Participants – Identify and describe the sampling strategy you would use to recruit participants for your study. Estimate the number of participants you would need and explain why your sampling method is appropriate for your research design and approach.
   3. Procedure/Measures – Apply the scientific method by describing the steps you would use in carrying out your study. Indicate whether you will use any kind of test, questionnaire, or measurement instrument. If using an existing published instrument, provide a brief description and cite your source. If you are creating a questionnaire, survey, or test, describe the types of information you will gather and explain how you would establish the validity and reliability. If you are not using such an instrument, describe how you would collect the data.
   4. Data Analysis – Describe the statistical techniques (if quantitative) or the analysis procedure (if qualitative) you plan to use to analyze the data. Cite at least one source on the chosen analysis technique (from your Week Two assignment).
   5. Ethical Issues – Analyze the impact of ethical concerns on your proposed study, such as confidentiality, deception, informed consent, potential harm to participants, conflict of interest, IRB approval, etc. After analyzing the ethical issues that apply to your research proposal, indicate what you would do to handle these concerns.
4. Conclusion – Briefly summarize the major points from your paper and reiterate why your proposed study is needed.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last 10 years, in addition to the textbook.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Watch the video titled “What Are Gamma Rays?” (1 min 39 sec) under the Gamma
Rays terms section of the Science Corner. You can also view the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPlrtgilgK8.
Next, give your opinion on whether or not the benefits of space exploration to
the Moon and Mars outweigh the risks and costs of exposing such travelers to
gamma rays above Earth’s atmosphere. Provide a rationale for your
response.

Watch the video titled “Video Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum” (5 min 3
sec) under the EM Spectrum terms section of the Science Corner. You can also
view the video at http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/emsVideo_01intro.html.
Next, describe one to two (1-2) ways that you encounter and utilize
electromagnetic radiation in your daily life.

Choose a technology device that makes use of the EM Spectrum. Next, explain
how this device works using terminology learned in this chapter.

Discuss what rainbows can tell us about the nature of sunlight.

In this unit, we learned about the Incan Empire. Before you begin your project, review your notes thoroughly. Pay special attention to the government structure of the Incas.

•  Project Rubrics for this project. attached below

The Incan Empire has been compared to a modern welfare state. For this Unit Project, you will conduct research on a modern welfare state of your choice (Sweden is a good example, but you may choose another if you wish). As you research, refer back to the initial lesson in this course for reminders about good research habits. Make use of the resources such as graphic organizers there.

Part one:

Your project will be a 400-word academic essay. Discuss the similarities and differences between the modern welfare state (such as Sweden) and the Incan Empire. Choose three points of comparison, similarities or differences, for your body paragraphs. Avoid an essay structure that lists all similarities in one paragraph and all differences in another.

Part two:

Create a PowerPoint that illustrates these points. Your PowerPoint must have the following components:

•  Six slides with three bullet points. Each point must have 3-5 complete sentences.
• In-text citations for all outside sources that you use. (Here is a website if you need a reminder of how to use in-text citations: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/ ). You will also use in-text citations for your essay in Part One of this project.
• Use Photos, graphs, charts, data structures, etc., to further support your main ideas or demonstrate empirical evidence.

This paper must be written in MLA style. For more information on using the MLA citation format, please visit the following website. This is a great website to bookmark for future reference when writing academic papers:

MLA Formatting and Style Guide

Use at least two sources, in-text citations and create a works cited page.