According to the idea of observational learning, bad things in our world are largely learned. This would include racism, ageism, and sexism. In other words, we learned from significant others in our lives how to treat members of different ethnicities, or how to treat members of the opposite sex.

According to the idea of observational learning, bad things in our world are largely learned. This would include racism, ageism, and sexism. In other words, we learned from significant others in our lives how to treat members of different ethnicities, or how to treat members of the opposite sex.
Director Jennifer Seibel-Newsom has dedicated her career to tackling the subject of sexism in the media and amongst ourselves. Her first film, Miss Representation, discussed the portrayal of women in the media, and how to change the idea that women are objects or subservient. Often we think of sexism as a female problem — women being treated poorly by men. However, her new film, The Mask You Live In, shows the raw deal men receive in terms of stereotypes and expectations. And yes, this is learned too.
Watch the trailer The Mask You Live In below on YouTube
The Mask You Live In — Trailer by The Representation Project, Drafted Dec. 18, 2013 on You Tube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc45-ptHMxo.
As you watch the trailer, reflect upon the following questions. Instructions
1.Based on the idea of observational learning, what are the issues with telling little boys to “man up” or “don’t show emotions”?
2.Many people blame school shootings on violent video games and heavy metal song lyrics. However, according to the Safe Schools Initiative’s final report, 98% of school shooters suffered a loss right before their crimes, while over 80% were bullied (Vossekuil et al., 2002). What other factors might psychologists consider for interventions preventing crimes of targeted school violence?
3.What can be done to change the negative views of men showing emotion?