Focus Group Questions

This is my set of question that i aim to ask a group of men who grew up in the 1980's, the questions are specifically targeted at this age group as if refers to their own experiences, allowing room for comparison and differentiation.


Focus group questions for men growing up in the 1980’s


What do you feel is a stereotypical portrayal of masculinity?



Watch this scene from Billy Elliot

List some ways in which masculinity is depicted



Watch this scene from The Full Monty

List some ways in which masculinity is depicted



Watch this scene from The Beautiful Launderette

List some ways in which masculinity is depicted



Discuss the differences and similarities between the three films; are there significant changes in the representations of masculinity?



In what ways do the representations of masculinity in the films correspond to your own experiences of growing up in the 1980’s?



Which film do you feel best portrays masculinity in the 1980’s?