Now I know my professor is only grading 2/3 entries based on references to the readings, but I could not resist to comment about Pascoe's book, "Dude, You're a Fag: Masculinity and Femininity in High School."
When Pascoe talks about how boys in high school target other men you have a lack of masculinity, I found that to be so true. As I mentioned in my prior post I was raised with two older sisters so I may not be as rude or aggressive as other males may be (unless I need to be haha) but when one is comfortable in their own skin, others see that and try to target people like that.
Now while I have also fallen victim to the word "fag" or "faggot" and use it amongst my closer friends, or even when I am in an argument with someone I do not use it in such a negative connotation as I feel others do. But regardless, I have been called that many times before as I am sure many other males have as well and think it is unfortunate because so many people try to be accepted and fit in that they will use this word at any cost to come off as cool.
Gender roles and masculinity play such a large role in many people's lives, and I think it is unfortunate because it really at times dictates what you do or how you feel about a particular subject. Or even in chapter four in relation to getting with girls. It is always such a number one to get with as many girls as possible I find it disrespectful to the other sex. I know all males like to "chase tail" as I have myself, but I think there is a fine line with what you do and how far you actually go and what you say in the process.
Be a gentleman.
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