The student was assigned to watch "The Mask You Live In" and write a "reflection paper" explaining how the film influenced his understanding of masculinity and what steps he will take to encourage "healthy" masculinity in society.

A University of Texas-Austin student was forced to reflect on a film about toxic masculinity after a Title IX investigation found him guilty of harassment based on a non-criminal standard of evidence.

According to an internal letter obtained by Campus Reform, following an appeal of his sanctions, the student received a note from UT president Gregory Fenves stating that "nothing you allege, even if true, would change the ultimate outcome of this matter."