assignment for the movie "the mask you live in" (urgent!)

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?”