Deconstructing Masculinity

A Look at Masculinity in the Hip Hop Generation

Expectations

– Be open to new knowledge– Be authentic (Be real) – Respect yourself and respect everyone in the room– Began speaking after someone is finished speaking

and make it known that they are done – Be quiet when someone is speaking– Speak for yourself only i.e. “I do not like ____ “

instead of “We do not like _______”– Be Confidential

Happy Birthday Dr. King

Earthquake in Haiti

Definitions

What does masculine mean?

Is there a difference between White masculinity and masculinity for men of color?

What happens when one does not fit these criteria?

Future Topics

• Can A Women Teach A Man How To Be A Man

• Gangs• Money, Cars, Clothes…I Just Want To Be

Successful• “Girls Girls Girls, Girls I Do Adore”