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Apr 28, 2024
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WMST 419 - Men and Masculinities (3 units)
Historical and contemporary analysis of men’s experiences as gendered beings, and constructions of masculinities. Topics may include men and their bodies, violence, sports, media representations. (Capstone and Diversity course.)
Prerequisite(s): CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203 ; ENG 102 ; and junior or senior standing.
Units of Lecture: 3
General Capstone Course, Diversity Course
Offered Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to analyze cultural and theoretical texts that center on males, masculinity, and male behavior in various contexts.
2. Students will be able to compare males, masculinity, and male behavior in different historical, social, and cultural contexts.
3. Students will be able to articulate ways in which race, class, gender, sexuality, and other elements of social identities intersect and influence the perspectives and life experiences of males in a variety of historical, social, and cultural contexts.
4. Students will be able to define and apply concepts such as: machismo, masculinity, male privilege, compulsory heterosexuality, homosociality, heteronormativity, and hegemonic masculinity.
5. Students will be able to analyze and interpret the metaphors often used to describe males, the male body, and male behavior.
6. Students will be able to integrate and synthesize knowledge by writing critical responses, completing weekly quizzes, and writing a final, theoretically grounded, research paper related to the course content.
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