Carbondale Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
Research shows that compared to girls, boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives.
The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.
Join us for this important film, followed by discussion, at the Longbranch Café & Bakery, Wednesday, June 6th, 5:30 pm.
Pressured by the media, their peer group, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify and degrade women, and resolve conflicts through violence. These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must navigate to become “real” men.
Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media also weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it.
The Mask You Live In ultimately illustrates how we, as a society, can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men.
The Sustainable Living Film Series is a sister project of the Sustainable Living Guide for Southern Illinois, Both are public service projects of Dayemi Tariqat, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization located in Carbondale, Illinois.
For more information about the Sustainable Living Film Series, contact Najma Lynn Waters, 618-549-5044,sustainableliving@dayemi.net.
Find the Sustainable Living Film Series on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sustainablefilms/
Contact:
Najma Lynn Water
sustainableliving@dayemi.net, 618-549-5044
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