The Kent State University Women’s
Center will host a showing of The Mask
You Live In, a documentary that follows
boys and young men as they struggle to
stay true to themselves while negotiating
America’s narrow 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 narrow definition of masculinity, and is being brought to Kent State University on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Kent Student Center Kiva at 6:30 p.m. After the screening, there will be a community/panel discussion.

The documentary presents the personal narratives of young boys and men, and features experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education and media, further exploring how gender stereotypes are interconnected with race, class and circumstance.

Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, assistant director of the Kent State Women’s Center, has played a central role in coordinating the screening and conversations.

“With the experience of working at the Women’s Center and being the mom of four boys, I’m acutely aware of how much narrow gender stereotypes affect all of us,” Pegg-Kirby says.

She adds that the Women’s Center has appreciated the opportunity to work with a lot of phenomenal individuals across campus to engage in a meaningful dialogue that creates space and opportunity for a broader definition of masculinity.

“The Mask You Live In ultimately illustrates how we as a society can raise a healthier generation of boys and young men. All are invited to attend and are encouraged to join in the post-film discussion,” Pegg-Kirby says.

For more information, contact Pegg-Kirby at cpeggkir@kent.edu or 330-672-9230.