All of the following are ways men learn to play the "masculinity game," except for

A) learning dehumanizing images of women.
B) learning basic pointers about how to play the game.
C) experiencing social pressures to play the game.
D) experiencing the absence of referees to manage the game.

The concept of "experiencing the absence of referees to manage the game" does not directly relate to how men learn to play the "masculinity game." The other options (A, B, C) involve direct influences or teachings that contribute to understanding and participating in societal expectations of masculinity, such as adopting certain attitudes towards women, receiving guidance, and facing social pressures. The idea of "absence of referees" metaphorically suggests a lack of oversight or correction, which is less about learning to play the game and more about the environment in which the game is played.