Masculine ideas are changing rapidly for society as a whole. The lines defining masculine identity and sexual orientation are vanishing or being redrawn. Tonight we’ll take a critical look at today’s interpretation of masculinity and how that meaning affects society in general and gay men specifically.
Discussion:
• How is masculinity celebrated in contemporary culture?
• What are some examples of masculine emotional states or ways of being?
• Is hyper masculinity the new “gay look...
Masculine ideas are changing rapidly for society as a whole. The lines defining masculine identity and sexual orientation are vanishing or being redrawn. Tonight we’ll take a critical look at today’s interpretation of masculinity and how that meaning affects society in general and gay men specifically.
Discussion:
• How is masculinity celebrated in contemporary culture?
• What are some examples of masculine emotional states or ways of being?
• Is hyper masculinity the new “gay look”? ie: Leathermen, Muscle Marys, tattooed circuit guys
• Drag queens, lady boys, and queer identities – how do we handle nonspecific expressions of masculine and feminine energy?
• What do you like about masculine energy?
• Does masculinity define sexuality and sexual performance? btm, top, etc
• What are the challenges of living up to the masculine ideal?
When:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where:
West Hollywood Library, Community Conference Room – Park Level
(Validated parking is available in the 5 story parking structure – park on level 3 for easy access to the room)
625 North San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
