This course critically examines the subject of masculinity through a number of themes including history, society, politics, race, gender, sexuality, art and popular culture. Interdisciplinary readings are drawn from the fields of sociology, anthropology, literature, history, art history and cultural studies. We will examine the challenges presented to 'masculinity' (and a variety of responses) by the late-twentieth century emergency of gender studies. Our goal is to come to a working definition of masculinity/ies and gain an understanding of some past, current and possible future masculine behaviors, mythologies, ideologies, experiences and identities. Previous coursework in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies strongly recommended but not required. ATTENDANCE MANDATORY FIRST DAY IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR CLASS ENROLLMENT.
Course Attributes: EN S; BU BA; AS SSC; AS SD I; FA SSC; AR SSC
