Name: NIÑA GRACE V.

BULAKIÑA

Instruction:
1. Take 1 photo per statement. (Use your camera to take your own photos
for symbolism, if not possible get images online to answer, and do not
forget to cite your sources).
a. The negatives effects of toxic masculinity on men
b. The positive effects of masculinity on men
c. How positive + toxic masculinity affect women
2. Write in less than 10 sentences per photo, include the following:
a. Describe the photo
b. What is happening in the photo?
c. Why did you select this photo?

Photovoice Brief Description

“SILENCED”
The negatives
effects of The photo illustrates a bruised
toxic man with a mouth being sewn
shut. In this photo we can also
masculinity on see the absence of emotion on
men the man’s face. Under a
monochrome color, the photo
sets an eerie mood; and in
photography, a low-key
lighting is used to isolate the
subject and to guide the
viewers into a dramatic scene.
Photo from: Andria Sterzing I think this symbolism perfectly
Manipulations: Nina Grace V. Bulakina describes the experiences of
men when they are placed on
a pedestal and are forced to
follow normative behaviors
expected from their sex.
Toughness and sexual drive
had been part of the
 spectrum almost equates with
discrimination and this is when
masculinity comes with a cost.
Statistics in United States had
shown that 1 in 7 men
experiences severe physical
beating while 1 in 71 men had
experienced rape/sexual abuse
in their lifetime. However,
finding an accurate data of
domestic violence and rape in
men is much more difficult
than women as there had
been minimal research about
such. Why? It all goes back to
toxic masculinity. With fear
and shame of “not being man
enough”, abuses in men will
continue to become skeletons
“LEADERSHIP”
in the close. Walls up. Mouth
The positive
effects of With a brighter light and
colors, this photo sets the tone
masculinity on for displaying the positive side
men of masculinity towards men. In
this photo we can see a man
wearing a three piece suit and
tie, standing firm with his arms
crossed. His clothing
symbolizes professionalism
while his firm stance signifies
confidence Behind him is a
shadow that shows the typical
symbol of men as being tough.
Well, I do agree that
Photo from: dominance in alpha male has
https://images.app.goo.gl/1ySc8Nbk5o its own risks but we should not
neglect that it definitely has its
own merit. Throughout the
years, men had shown great
leadership from leading battles
to victory and topping the
market. Self-reliance, risk-
 added to the quality of men’s
leadership. Thus, making men
strive more and exude
confidence in whatever they
do.

“MAKES OR BREAKS”
How positive
+ In this photo, we can see two
toxic divided sections of color
wherein the other is set in
masculinity monochrome while the other
affect women is plainly colored. This creates
the division of how positive
and toxic masculinity affects
women. Femininity and
masculinity had been
intricately linked with each
other as the presence of one
affects the other. With toxic
masculinity, women are more
vulnerable towards sexism and
Photo from: gender-based violence. This is
https://images.app.goo.gl/BT8Z9s9zskpcJv5W shown at the left side of the
8 picture where it shows of the
face of a women suffering
from domestic abuse. On the
flip side, positive masculinity
may offer support for women
as shown at the right side of
the picture with a bright smile
and clear complexion of a
woman. Beyond the context of
domestic violence, this picture
can also be true for women
who experiences sexism and
gender inequality perpetuated
by toxic masculinity. Same
goes with some positive
masculine traits such as
respect for women and men

*Note: Kindly take pictures of scenes or symbolism within the vicinity of your home as
much as possible, as your safety especially during this pandemic is my utmost concern.