Boyhood and Masculinity20th century: Angst ridden Questioning place in Society Claiming/struggling with
adulthood and responsibility rebellious
21st century (sci-fi): Emotionally available Assuming role in
society/protector Accepting responsibility Commitment to community
Teen Male Melodrama Heightened dramatic
effects: fx and music cues
Conflict/relationship driven
Joins self-sacrifice (females)& troubled youth
Attractive without being threatening remain boyish
Environment• Surrounded by and
attracted to mart, confident women
• Traditionally male coded “buddy”
• Strong, supportive fathers
• Mild, soft mannered foster mothers
• Conflict provided by external forces exclusively
Feels comfortable in his “skin”
lacks common teen-angst
Kyle XY
Heroes = Outsiders that become a family’s (stories) center
“Orphaned” Well-spoken/Eloquent Othered “within”
societal norms False-/Identity
separates characters guilt ridden/driven
by conscience
Space for Identity_fan/fic Closed, imagined
community Fan-speak ship, /, and
resistance Active media
participants Re-configuring
“language” gurls, grrrls and double standards