Masculinity in Contemporary Society

LSOC-281

This course is part of Masculinity Studies, a field that emerged from Feminist Studies and Gender Studies. We will explore the social construction of masculinity by considering masculine norms in various contexts. These include race/ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic class, religion, and sexuality, as well as in our lives. We will consider political and social men's movements, such as socialist men, men's rights advocates, and The Christian Promise Keepers. As we examine the socialization of boys, from early childhood into early adulthood, we will consider how hegemonic masculinity affects males and its subsequent effects on females. 

 

 

Credits
3
Prerequisites
LENG-111
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Spring Only
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Marcela Castillo-Rama
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.