Homework #12 — Masculinity
Questions about toxic beliefs, their origins, internal effects and effects on others.
Workshop #12 · Session 12
Masculinity
Separate toxic performance from nurturing traits and identify a healthier practice of manhood.
Length
Approximately 2 hours
Setting
Facilitated group room
Meeting
Workshop #12
Assignment
Homework #12
Participant preview
What you’ll explore
Separate toxic performance from nurturing traits and identify a healthier practice of manhood.
- Masculinity
- Qualities attributed to men.
Participant reflection, group learning and the related materials below support this meeting’s theme.
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Handouts & assignment
Homework #12
Give complete, descriptive answers. Use the back or add a page.
- 1)
What are my toxic beliefs about Manhood and where did they come from?
- 2)
How have these toxic beliefs affected me internally?
- 3)
How have these toxic beliefs affected people around me?
- 4)
What insights into my Masculinity changed because of this workshop?
Optional supplemental reading
Go deeper
These resources support the topic but are not required homework.
Relationships & Family Patterns
Dirty Fighting and Controlling Behaviors
A two-part M2M infographic for recognizing conflict tactics that replace problem-solving with winning, separating ordinary conflict from emotional abuse and control, and choosing safer, accountable responses.
conflictcommunicationemotional abusecontrolaccountabilitysafety
Content note: Contains references to intimidation, coercive control, sexual violence, stalking and domestic abuse.
Relationships & Family Patterns
Misogyny
An M2M infographic for recognizing, challenging and replacing contempt, prejudice and discrimination toward women and girls — connecting control, objectification and double standards with respect, equality and accountable action.
misogynyrespectequalityaccountability
Content note: Contains references to harassment, coercion, abuse and violence.
Mental Health Awareness
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
An M2M infographic on recognizing patterns of grandiosity, admiration-seeking and low empathy, and how they affect identity and relationships.
identityempathyrelationshipsbehavior patterns
For education only — not a diagnostic tool. Consult a licensed professional if help is needed.
Trauma
Psychological Trauma
An M2M infographic explaining the emotional and physical response to overwhelming events, and how the event, its meaning and the person's response interact.
traumastress responsehealingemotions
For education only — not a diagnostic tool. Consult a licensed professional if help is needed.
Content note: Contains references to abuse, violence and post-traumatic stress.
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