SOC 4080 - Men and Masculinities

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This class undertakes a critical exploration of men and masculinities, exploring men as gendered beings. It explores manhood as a social construct, both historically and cross-culturally, and provides an overview of theories of male gender role development as well as a variety of topics including power and patriarchy; race, class and sexuality; men in families; work; violence; health; friendship and intimacy; men’s movements; and the growing field of men’s studies. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity). Prer., SOC 3070, Coreq., SOC 3150, or consent of instructor. Meets with WEST 4080.