American Fathers Liberation: America's Definition of Masculinity

"The Mask You Live In" follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America's limited definition of masculinity.

Pressured by the media, their peer groups, and even the adults in their lives, our protagonists confront messages encouraging them to disconnect from their emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify women, and resolve conflicts through violence.

International Men's Day symbol which represents strength and masculinity As you can see that the symbol is a handful of gold and a symbol of masculinity all this combined is receives "A large worth of male power", the symbol of the International Men's Day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must navigate to become "real" men.