So its in everyones interest to examine masculinity, to pull back the curtain on the tough guy posing, and see whats really going on underneath. We need more representations of boys and men that undo the terrifying construct katz unpacks in tough guise 2 if anything is going to change our culture of violence. Movie summary on tough guise research paper example. Media education foundation in this highly anticipated update of the influential and widely acclaimed tough guise, pioneering antiviolence educator and cultural theorist jackson katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of mens. In this highly anticipated update of the influential and widely acclaimed tough guise, pioneering antiviolence educator and cultural theorist jackson katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of mens violence in america is. Tough guise systematically examines the relationship between popcultural imagery and the social construction of masculine identities in the u. May 15, 2012 after watching tough guise i immediately wanted to pick the subject of men and womens change of image from 50 years ago to todays images. Tough guise 2 examines the epidemic of male violence in america from school shootings to bullying to sexual assault against the backdrop of a culture that has. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. After watching tough guise i immediately wanted to pick the subject of men and womens change of image from 50 years ago to todays images. Start watching with your public library card or university login.
Several days and months later, i forgot about that movie yet again watched it on morph tv app on my brand new samsung galaxy s10e. The media and tough guise in jackson katzs video tough guise. Katzs work centers on violence, media, and masculinities, with an added focus on media. Tough guise 2 is a riveting and transformative film that will open the eyes and alter the lives of a new generation. Tough guise 2 stands to empower a new generation of young men and women to challenge the myth that being a real man means putting up a false front and. Tough guise written by jackson katz and jeremy earp about jackson katz and jeremy earp overview of the video how to use this guide source list for statistics in tough guise note to high school teachers recent articles about masculinity by jackson katz and sut jhally video sections. California newsreel tough guise original 82 minute version. Tough guise 2 abridged version approximately 55 min. Download file to see previous pages movie summary on tough guise when katz asks young men to define what it means to be a man, he gets feedbacks like physical, in control, strong, athletic, stud, tough, and powerful. Pioneering antiviolence educator jackson katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of mens violence in america is rooted in our inability to move beyond outmoded ideals of manhood.
Download file to see previous pages movie summary on tough guise when katz asks young men to define what it means to be a man, he gets feedbacks like. Despite the title, it is just as important for guys to watch as it is for girls. Tough guise 2 is a vibrant film that challenges viewers to rethink stereotypes about manhood in order to create a better future. The primary idea, or thesis of this film is that many men are forced to put up a front of extreme masculinity, or a tough guise, do to the societal construction of a hegemonic masculinity and its portrayal in the media. Tough guise violence, media and the crisis in masculinity examines the relationship between the images pervasive in popular culture, and the construction of socalled masculine identities from them. Oct 15, 20 tough guise 2 is a film which made me think about the story it portrayed to the deepest of my thoughts. Tough guise 2 original version approximately 80 min. Acclaimed antiviolence educator jackson katz examines the epidemic of male violence that plagues american society as part of a much larger, mediainflected cultural crisis in american masculinity. Tough guise 2 is more powerful than any argument, more real than any theory, and more urgent than todays news. If this kind of documentary sounds interesting to you, i definitely suggest watching tough guise and tough guise 2 as well. Oct 20, 2014 tough guise 2 is a movie that explores violence and images of manhood in american culture. I never really took a good look at male action figures and how they have added an overwhelming amount of muscle to the character.
Tough guise is the first film aimed at a general student audience to analyze masculinity as a social construction, a performance, or role, in short, a tough guise. Oct 04, 2006 tough guise is the first educational video geared toward college and high school students to systematically examine the relationship between popcultural imagery and the social construction of. Tough guise 2 stands to empower a new generation of young men and women to challenge the myth that being a real man means putting up a false front and engaging in violent and self. The original tough guise version is more effective, in my opinion, because the media clips were more vivid and interesting, and the content scope was broader. In the end, tough guise 2 stands to empower a new generation of young men and women to challenge the myth that being a real man means putting up a false front and engaging in violent and selfdestructive behaviour. Released in 1999 by antisexism activist and social critic jackson katz, the documentary. Tarp presents tough guise 2, a movie event freeport community. Tough guise 2 stands to empower a new generation of young men and women to challenge the myth that being a real man means putting up a false front and engaging in violent and selfdestructive. I understand the overall idea speaking out against violence and not being necessarily influenced by what is in the media, but i think the film stretched a few things. Tough guise 2 is a film which made me think about the story it portrayed to the deepest of my thoughts. Summary in this highly anticipated update of the influential and widely acclaimed tough guise, pioneering antiviolence educator and cultural theorist jackson katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of mens violence in america is rooted in our inability as a society to move beyond outmoded ideals of manhood.
Tough guise is the first educational video geared toward college and high school students to systematically examine the relationship between popcultural imagery and the social construction of. Jackson katzs updated film connects the dots between bullying, violence, militarism, and outdated versions of masculinity that no longer serve us well if they ever did. The tough guise 2 version focused on gun violence, with far less emphasis on interpersonal, dating, and domestic violence. Jun 22, 2015 boys who feel dont need to grow a pair. In the video, katz uses the movie the wizard oz as a way to describe the use of the term tough guise. Watching tough guise 2 will be a breakthrough moment for many viewers since it stands as the liberation film for boys and men. Tough guise is an hourlong documentary about the tough guy archetype in american culture. Tough guise 2 is a movie that explores violence and images of manhood in american culture. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
Jackson katz, a former all star football player and preeminent gender violence prevention trainer, takes us on a harrowing tour of contemporary masculinity using stunning imagery. Courtesy of jackson katz in 1999 jackson katz headlined a documentary that powerfully revealed the mask of masculinity, a pretense of stoicism and readiness for violence that many men feel compelled to put on, at least part of the time. In this highly anticipated update of the influential and widely acclaimed tough guise, pioneering antiviolence educator and cultural theorist jackson katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of mens violence in america is rooted in our inability as a society to move beyond outmoded ideals of manhood. But putting on the tough guise comes with a cost and that is a cost in terms of damage to their psyches and their ability to be decent human beings. Christina remuck soc 212 march 4, 2009 reflection essay 1 tough guise tough guise is the first film i have ever viewed that made me realize how bias this world is regarding men. With steve austin, marlon brando, james caan, seth green. Jun 10, 2015 the original tough guise version is more effective, in my opinion, because the media clips were more vivid and interesting, and the content scope was broader.
He has created a gender violence prevention and education program entitled mentors in violence prevention, which is used by u. In this highly anticipated update of the influential and widely acclaimed tough guise, pioneering antiviolence educator and cultural theorist jackson. In a followup to his powerful 1999 documentary, jackson katz argues that men are actively taught to be violent creatures. The focus of the documentary is on the medias portrayal of women, but also covers topics like the lack of female leaders in us politics. I love the title of it and think its really creative. The movie is titled tough guise 2 and is dedicated to the ways that boys are raised and expected to act. A gender upping the ante backlash the tough guise the school shootings constructing.
In his latest film, tough guise 2, jackson katz helps us understand the violence men do to themselves and to others, and he does that more compellingly and vividly than has ever been done before. Tough guise 2 stands to empower a new generation of young men. This film made me realize that the role of being masculine involved so. In addition, jackson katz conducts full or halfday trainings for college staff.
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