The Domino Effect of Masculinity
Presentation Type
Event
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
David Weber
Major
Graphic Design
Minor
Photography
Second Minor
Psychology
Presentation Abstract
This essay analyzes defects in the overall behavior of many heterosexual males in America and how it affects society, women specifically. Faults include, but are not limited to, hyper-masculinity, sexism, hyper-sexuality, desire for dominance, patriarchy in America, aggression and violence. Women are often talked to in a sexual manor, asked for inappropriate favors by men, etc. and experience backlash from our refusals. The topic is generalized to the behavior of many heterosexual men, however the qualities and behaviors are not displayed by every man. Assault and rape are extreme examples of what could occur as a result of some of the other behaviors. The purpose of discussing this topic is to educate and bring awareness to behaviors and phenomenons which lead to bigger issues. I hope to encourage men to become self aware of these behaviors as well as to keep themselves and others accountable for their speech and actions.
Course
English 102
Location
Lib Jackson Student Union, Atrium
Start Date
16-4-2019 12:30 PM
End Date
16-4-2019 2:30 PM
Disciplines
Graphic Design
Recommended Citation
Byrd, Brianna, "The Domino Effect of Masculinity" (2019). Undergraduate Research Competition. 7.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2019/poster/7
The Domino Effect of Masculinity
Lib Jackson Student Union, Atrium
This essay analyzes defects in the overall behavior of many heterosexual males in America and how it affects society, women specifically. Faults include, but are not limited to, hyper-masculinity, sexism, hyper-sexuality, desire for dominance, patriarchy in America, aggression and violence. Women are often talked to in a sexual manor, asked for inappropriate favors by men, etc. and experience backlash from our refusals. The topic is generalized to the behavior of many heterosexual men, however the qualities and behaviors are not displayed by every man. Assault and rape are extreme examples of what could occur as a result of some of the other behaviors. The purpose of discussing this topic is to educate and bring awareness to behaviors and phenomenons which lead to bigger issues. I hope to encourage men to become self aware of these behaviors as well as to keep themselves and others accountable for their speech and actions.