Not "Man Enough"
70-85 Minutes
Resource Review(minus 15 minutes if completed before class)
All Meat Diet
Guided Discussion
The Rest is Flowers
Breathing Exercise
Breathing Exercise
Guided Discussion
Closing Thoughts and Evaluations
You will be able to:
Describe what can be improved about men's mental health care
Analyze and compare different ways masculine stereotypes can impact different people
Draw conclusions about protagonists and demonstrate empathy through reflection and discussion
"Not Man Enough" invites students to analyze the impact of stereotypical definitions of masculinity on protagonists in two short dramas. In the first film, a young man pushes himself beyond healthy limits to reach a goal. Students are asked to consider his goals and the influences others have on them. In the second, a bereaved partner reflects on his internalized homophobia. Students discuss what messages the character may have internalized, and why these are so hard to overcome. Students are asked to name and discuss the qualities of men they most respect and why they appreciate them.
Note: This class includes supplementary materials that can be completed at the start of class or assigned as homework. If assigned as homework, the class duration may be approximately 15 minutes shorter.
topics covered
Cliques and Echo Chambers, Homophobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Empathy, Honest Self Reflection, Intellectual Honesty
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Social awareness
wellness wheel
Emotional, Social
identities
College age, Latino/a/x, White, Man / male, Adult, LGBTQ
film style
Drama
Films Included
All Meat Diet
ALL MEAT DIET follows the journey of a young man who turns to a collective of zealous fitness enthusiasts in pursuit of his "best self." As the protagonist entrenches himself in a community that mirrors his ambitions, he also finds the shame he harbors reflected back at him through the voices of several of his most fervent peers.
film style
Drama
identities
College age, Latino/a/x, Man / male
The Rest is Flowers
When his best friend, Harry, is killed in a homophobic attack, a grief-stricken, closeted Jimmy prepares to give the eulogy at his funeral. This is his last chance to admit the true depth of his feelings for Harry and face up to the fact that today he must bury his soulmate.
film style
Drama
identities
White, Man / male, Adult, LGBTQ