Patrick Bateman Morning Routine Clip
No.
We would not consider this toxic masculinity, although the lines are blurred bc this clip is of a man doing self-improvement. Despite all other contexts in the movie...
What influences the men taking part in Sucess Stories the most? (Hint c..)
Community
What is the program called?
Success Stories program
Andrew Tate Clip
Yes.
Hiding pain/emotion is a classic example of toxic masculinity.
Masculinity
social expectations or traits of being a man
Yes
We would consider this toxic masculinity because Joe Rogan is essentially arguing violence is a natural part of being a man, and being casually sexist while doing so.
What are some traits of considered being 'masculine' according to toxic masculinity
Hiding your feelings, Objectifying women, Having lots of money, etc.
How many values are listed on their website? Hint: Somewhere from 1 to 10
7
Conan O'Brien Clip
Yes
This is a great example of sexually objectifying a woman, and the doubling down when she calls you out.
Patriarchy
men being head of family/ system where men mostly hold power while women are largely excluded from it

Yes
We would consider this toxic masculinity. Often as part of toxic masculinity men feel pressured to provide or protect leading them to commit acts of violence (see PIC)
How is toxic masculinity linked to the PIC
to prove 'manhood', get into violence, etc -> resulting in PIC
Who is the Co-Founder and Board Chair?
Richie Reseda
Jim and Pam
No
We would not consider this toxic, just very sweet!
Dominant
powerful/influencial
Is being athletic considered a toxic masculinity attribute?
No, because gaining physical fitness does not always lead to toxic masculinity.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING: Things to become a real man according to toxic masculinity?
violence/ objectifying women/ having money
Who is Chris Johnson?
Executive director of Success Stories.
Han Solo Princess Leia kiss
No
Even though this is framed as romantic, this is another case of sexual contact without consent or assault, Princess Leia indicates she is not interested multiple times.
DOUBLE OR NOTHING: Emasculation
to make a man feel less masculine
DOUBLE OR NOTHING: Jerry Seinfeld Monoluge
No
Are there problematic assumptions like that all men are heterosexual yes, but I think the bit is actually criticizing men for sexually harassing women.
Why is masculinity in prison really important according to Richie's Wife?
Men stepping up to battle patriarchy (especially in a sometimes hyper-violent setting like prison).
Since when did Success Stories began offering our 13-week workshop series in spaces outside of prisons?
2020
Dead Poets Society Kiss
No
There is an important distinction between toxic masculinity and actual assault. Toxic masculinity helps create a culture where this behavior is framed as okay but the behavior itself is more than just toxic.
Objectify
degrade the status of sb/sth