What It Means to Be a Man Question: The greatest influence on how a young man learns to be a man is: Answers: family peers media sports religious beliefs other Question: In 1997 the woman who accused Roman Polanski of rape requested that prosecutors drop the charges against him. Should he be still be convicted? Answers: Yes, the courts should hold him accountable No, her wishes should be respected Not Sure Question: Domestic Violence Awareness Month should be promoted in middle and high schools. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure Question: Which is best for describing our field? - "We are part of an emerging professional field focused on primary prevention of..." Answers: men's violence against women gender-based violence violence against women sexual and domestic violence intimate partner violence Senator Biden Question: Senator Biden wrote the “Violence Against Women Act “– will that influence your vote in November? Answers: Yes definitely It might No Not Sure It doesn't really matter ELECTION 08 Question: Of the presidential candidates, who represents a more positive & healthier masculinity? Answers: Barack Obama John McCain Both Neither Instant Poll Question: The annual running of the bulls recently took place in Pamplona, Spain. (Read our blog for more details.) What do you think continued international popularity for the running of the bulls and bullfighting suggests about cultures of masculinity? Answers: Both spectacles reveal a masculinity rooted in violence and fear that needs to be revised. These bulls weigh between 1,350 and 1,500 pounds. Any man that kills or even runs alongside such beasts certainly shows courage. I wish I was a matador, I bet they get all the girls. It all seems pretty unecessary. Man has already tamed the beast, destroyed our rainforests, and caused global warming. This proves nothing. Masculinity is irrelevant, those poor bulls are being tortured and I think PETA needs to do something. Masculinity is irrelevant, animal rights cannot override centuries of cultural tradition and sport. The new documentary Bigger, Stronger, Faster* raises important questions about growing up in America (see our blog). Question: Do you think super heroes, athletes, and action stars create unhealthy body images for young boys? Answers: Yes, buff and tough does not necessarily mean healthy. Yes, role models should be less about physical power and more about sensitivity. No, these guys are ripped and cool! I don't have time for this, I have to go workout at the gym. I don't know. Tween Dating Violence Question: A recent study commissioned by Liz Claiborne Inc. and the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline reveals that 20% of 11-14 year olds claim that their friends are victims of dating violence. Have you ever observed this in young people that you know? Answers: Yes, I see it pretty frequently Yes, but rarely Not at all I don't pay attention It's not a big deal. Kids hit each other anyway Gray Rape Question: Is "gray rape" society's traditional way of holding men less accountable OR is it a viable result of today's “casual hookups, mixed signals, and alcohol (use)”? Answers: It's just society's traditional way of holding men less accountable (and in turn pointing the finger back at women) It's a result of the “current equal-opportunity hookup culture” It's a result of increased drug and alcohol-use that accompanies today's wild partying I think that it's a combination of all three I don't agree with either one – I will post my opinion on MCSR's blog Question: Did your father ever discuss the role that alcohol plays in the facilitation of sexual violence? Answers: Yes, but we only talked about it once My family has not addressed the issue No, my father said he does not want to address this issue Yes, we discuss the matter often Discussing Violence Prevention With Children Question: As a father, I have talked to my child about the importance of healthy, violence-free relationships Answers: Yes, regularly! Yes, but only once No, I have not discussed this, but I plan to No, because I feel that I am a good role-model No, because I expect my child to learn about that in school No, I don't see the need to Consequences for Don Imus Question: Do you think that firing Don Imus was the proper response to his comments regarding the women's basketball team at Rutgers? Answers: Yes, Imus deserved to be fired for his comments. The consequences for Imus' comments should not have been so severe. No, Imus should not have been fired for his coments. Gender roles and "Grey's Anatomy" Question: The TV show "Grey's Anatomy" portrays women as victims and men as their saviors. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure Masculinity and networking websites Question: Young men tend to represent themselves in hyper-masculine ways on social networking sites Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree Stay-at-Home Dads Question: If a man informed you that he was a stay-at-home dad, how would you react? Answers: Surprised Critical Indifferent Supportive Question: Increased surveillance will be an effective measure to prevent school violence against girls and young women. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Uncertain Question: What would you like to see more of on our site? Answers: Frequently updated content about MCSR More streamlined navigation Less text and more images Ability to download MCSR videos/films More photos and info about MOST Club members Question: At what age should young men learn about sexual responsibility? Answers: Under 10 10-14 14-18 18+ Question: Enough information about sexual assault is distributed and/or taught in public schools. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Strongly Diagree Disagree Uncertain Question: In today's society, young men who take virginity/chastity vows challenge the traditional concept of masculinity. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree Question: Duke University should hold accountable the Lacrosse players who might not have participated in the alleged sexual assault but who might have been present as it occurred. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree Question: The success of movies like "Brokeback Mountain" have expanded or challenged the perception of masculinity. Answers: Agree Disagree Uncertain Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree Question: Playing with hyper-masculine male action figures diminishes a boy's positive feelings about his own body Answers: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Uncertain Question: Do you feel that “traditional masculinity” is one of the factors contributing to the decreasing male student population in universities? Answers: Yes No Maybe Not Sure Question: If a woman told you she had been raped by a mutual friend, you would: Answers: Break off all ties with your friend Listen to your friend's side of the story Verbally attack your friend Physically attack your friend Question: If you found out that a female close to you had been raped by a friend of yours, you would: Answers: Break off all ties with your friend Listen to your friend's side of the story Verbally attack your friend Physically attack your friend Question: How many people do you know who have been sexually assaulted? Answers: 0 1 2-3 3 or more Question: I would want my son, nephew, student or friend to be a part of a club of that focuses on building non-violent visions of male strength. Answers: Yes No Maybe Unsure Standing Up Question: I am comfortable standing up to a friend who is speaking badly about women. Answers: All the time Some of the time Never Not sure Men's Involvement Question: Men have to be involved in long term solutions to end sexual violence. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure Race and Rape Question: A poll for Black History Month: Stereotypical attitudes about race and rape are built on myth and misinformation. Answers: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Not sure Question: Should sexual activity and expression be censored in primetime television? Answers: yes no unsure maybe Question: Are the 11 states currently banning gay marriage asserting unhealthy heterosexual masculinity? Answers: yes no maybe unsure Question: Which presidential candidate better represents a healthier, more positive masculinity? Answers: Barack Obama John McCain Both Neither Fraternities and Sexual Assault Prevention on Campus Question: Are fraternities capable of taking a positive role in the prevention of violence against women on college campuses? Answers: Yes No Possibly Degrees of Sexism Question: A man holding open a door for a female is harmful, sexist behavior Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Attitudes towards Race and Rape Question: In today's society a Black or Latino man is seen as more likely to rape than a white man. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Disagree Question: Do violent video games that blur the line between fantasy and reality support violence against women and girls? Answers: Yes No Maybe Uncertain Question: Do you think University football programs using strippers and adult entertainment to recruit high school players is a widespread problem? Answers: Yes No Maybe Unsure Question: Will abstinence education decrease sexual violence? Answers: Yes No Maybe Unsure Question: Today, are young women more at risk for sexual violence at concerts, clubs and bars? Answers: Yes No Maybe Uncertain Sports Role Models Question: Are male sports figures good role models for young men? Answers: Yes No Maybe Not Sure Gender-Free Society Question: Is creating a gender-free society a necessary part of ending sexual violence? Answers: Yes No Maybe Not sure Homophobia and Sexual Violence Question: Is homophobia in any way linked to sexual violence? Answers: Yes No Maybe Not sure Question: Are there positive aspects of traditional masculinity Answers: Yes No Maybe Not Sure Question: Men are naturally more competitive than women. Answers: Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure Matrix, Masculinity, and Violence Question: Do movies like "The Matrix" and "Matrix Reloaded" perpetuate links between traditional masculinity and violence? Answers: Yes, absolutely Maybe somewhat No, not at all Not sure War and Proving Masculinity Question: Is proving masculinity a part of the war against Iraq? Answers: Yes, absolutely To a large degree Somewhat No, Not at all Not sure Linking Oppressions Question: Linking sexual violence with other forms of oppression is vitally important. Answers: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Not sure Body Language Question: Is body language an acceptable way to assume a person consents to sex? Answers: Never Occasionally Most of the time Always Consent and Sex Question: How frequently do you seek consent before sex? Answers: Always Most of the time Occasionally Never Not sure Pregnancy Prevention Question: It is not solely the woman's responsibility to avoid getting pregnant. Answers: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Neutral Proving Masculinity Question: How often do you notice men and boys trying to prove their masculinity? Answers: Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently All the time Rape Porn Sites Question: Porn web sites devoted to depicting rape scenes should be illegal. Answers: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Uncertain Neutral Pornography and Rape Culture Question: Pornography helps to create a rape culture. Answers: Strongly agree Agree I have no idea Disagree Strongly Disagree Some pornography does Proving Manhood 2 Question: Proving you're "the man" (for example: playing with pain, bragging about how much sex you've had, etc.) privileges males but also harms them. Answers: Strongly agree Agree I have no idea Disagree Strongly disagree Proving Manhood 1 Question: Proving you're "the man" (for example: playing with pain, bragging about how much sex you've had, etc.) is harmful to girls and women. Answers: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree I have no idea Child Care Question: Men are able to care for children as well as women can. Answers: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree What It Means to Be a Man Question: The greatest influence on how a young man learns to be a man is: Answers: Peers Parents and Adult Relatives Religious Beliefs Sports Media Other Every 5.3 Seconds Question: Young men think about sex every 5.3 seconds. Answers: Agree Disagree Some young men Rape and Biology Question: The urge to commit sexual violence is hard-wired in men's genes. Answers: Agree Disagree In some cases Men's Capacity and Desire Question: Do you believe that men have the desire and capacity to join with women as allies in preventing sexual violence? Answers: Yes No Some Not Sure

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