Boyhood Sports And Masculinity

In the reading the author describes masculinity as being something learned through socialization and not determind by biological factors or make up.  Sports are a way through which the socialization of masculinity is performed.  Sports are ways for young boys and young men to prove their masculinity and be proud to say that they are men, and prove who is the better.  If you are a young boy or young man, and you do not complete in any sports you are considered outsiders.  Boys and young men play sports wanting aprroval and achieving a high status with their families, more so their fathers so they can have that acceptance from their dad, because more than likely their fathers are pushing sports on to their sons. This is want i got out of the reading. In the video it talks about what it is meant to be a male and the answers was strong, physical, independent, in control, poweful, athletic, tough, tough, tough, and a lady's man and when they can not conform they are called pussy, whimp, emotional, bitch, queer, fag. A there is a lot of pressure to comform to the role including, and especially men of color. And when they can not conform to the role that is given to them at birth, their masculinity turn to voilence later on in life ususal toward and affecting women.