WGS 312 - Masculinities

Upper division

Prerequisites
WGS 101 is highly recommended but not required

This course examines “masculinity” as a concept and as performance. The class explores how contemporary society constructs what is “masculine,” “male,” “female” and gender identity, as well as the structures that shape, create, reinforce, and restrict understandings and manifestations of masculinity. Students analyze media representations, social and political gender-based movements, female masculinities, trans masculinities and how these intersect with race and class. Topics may include childhood, inter-personal relationships, work, family, and violence

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: WGS 172

Course credits: 4