Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over
the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to
time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and
popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself
and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is
about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless
and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way
masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a
lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop
culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If
concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and
cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In
the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power,
and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear
strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite
pain, and forgo safety measures. Most people claim that playing it safe
will make them look weak. The article also states that the media
exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves
as real men and make themselves appear stronger. I also think that the article makes a very good point about
what they say about true manhood and its problems. An example of such a dangerous following would be competing in the Mr. Universe muscle modeling contests.
The
claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be
exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media
through billboard advertisements, health magazines, workout equipment commercials, or even beer
commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a
bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel until it's too late. Most of those people
that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I
think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own
way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just
need to find a way to unleash it. An example of such a thing is when the article says that "Our goal should be to create a world that requires neither John Henrys nor G.I Joes" (The Hazards of Manhood) (Oct. 2012).
The
hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people
say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They
should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games.
Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic
books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the
advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most
guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their
workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are
too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying
to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you
and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Revised Draft
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately. If concerns like these are left unchecked, they will get out of control and cause a lot of misconceptions about what true masculinity really is.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, people have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those people that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that we should wise up and discover our masculinity in our own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. Manhood in pop culture can also be avoided if people read less comic books involving muscularity. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most guys think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Online peer review
I think my formal letter was pretty good so far. I wasn't sure how the revising the letter thing works, so I just edited what I got on the letter so far. I hope that what I put on the letter was good enough. If not, I understand.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Draft Formal Paper #2
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, men have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those men that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that men should wise up and discover their masculinity in their own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most men think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, men have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those men that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that men should wise up and discover their masculinity in their own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most men think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Third quarter review
So far, the class in its' third quarter is going swimmingly well. I think it'll go well for any future students that take this class.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Annotated Bibilography
Cabral, Matt. Oct. 30th, 2012. Entertainment Weekly.com. Popwatch Blog posting. 'Halo 4' goes episodic with the in-game weekly series 'Spartan Ops'.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
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