This is so fascinating Anna! Can't wait to hear more about this in person! 

I think it is very exciting that you are branching out with other tools such as ArcGIS to map out the stories you are collecting. I wish you best of luck with the rest of your project! 

I really appreciate how you are delving into understanding masculinity as I believe it is something that is not talked about enough, especially with boys and young men. By bringing to light the historical context of masculinity, perhaps you can better reveal all of the ways it operates in society today. I recommend you watch the film When We Free the World, directed by Kevin Powell -- it's about this very topic. 

I really like how you bring up the dichotomy in naming and how there is a difference in legal lens vs. the urgency and tangibility of the issue. I think it demonstrates how you are taking into consideration a wide breadth of perspectives and viewpoints in your project.
 

I really like how you are keeping an open mind about using the skills you have while continuing to build new skills. I feel that it can often be difficult to strike this balance between what you know and what you what to know, and having a realistic plan of getting there is really important. I also like how you mention how the nucleus of your project has taken a more personal note, as I feel that this allows us to feel a stronger vindication about our research and stay motivated .

I feel similarly to you in that I am looking forward to understanding a topic that I have limited experience with. I feel that it is always a rewarding experience to look back on how your perspective has changed after putting effort into an in-depth project!