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. 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.

This is event is a part of Conversation on Justice a FREE weeklong conference hosted by the Peace and Justice Instiute. Register for this event and the conference here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-on-justice-2022-tickets-220011138237

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