Violence: An American Tradition (PAIP Assignment for 5/27 and 5/28)

This week's lesson addresses misconceptions about violence and gender roles. Hopefully, by this time you will have watched the video "Tough Guise: Manhood, and American Culture" featuring Jackson Katz.

Building on the idea that some of our thoughts and expectations are ingrained through history, television, movies and advertisements, please watch the following one-hour HBO award-winning special.

Violence: An American Tradition (Presented by HBO)

After watching the video, be prepared to discuss on June 3 or 4, what beliefs these presentations may have dispelled for you and what new ideas they may have created.

Once you have completed watching the video, to let facilitators know, please follow this link.

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