Mask You (Linity)

The mask of masculinity you talk about is very true in our society today. I have experienced this type of mask that men are forced toward, in order to be accepted. In our school environment, male students are portrayed as the mentally and physically strong students.
An experience that I would like to share, that shows this exact masculinity is about two kids that were in the cafeteria. Last year, there was a table of students, mostly male, but some female students. One of the males got mad at the other, I have no clue what happened, and he took the other kids lunch and threw it away in the trash. Instead of the way women may have approached it, talking with the person or confronting an authority figure, the victim took it upon himself to attack the other individual. The two students ended up settling their differences, but not until both were escorted for fighting. I fell this situation brought to my attention that the boys felt the need to act tough and "cool" around the other gender.
I have thought about the way that men are placed with this mask of masculinity that reads, " To validate your self, you must be strong, and tough." But, I feel there is another way that a male can validate himself. How about the fact that when he gets married, being able to raise a family: providing income, being a good husband and father, and most of all, maturing into a well-respected, recognized for his achievements, not violence.
In the clip that I watched, it was the exact way men are portrayed in our society. The little kid wants to be like the superhero, but is told that he is not strong enough and not old enough. I feel we need to change, and men should be portrayed as successful, calm individuals, instead of rough and tough, violent citizens.