WGS 457 - ECCE: Masculinities

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Women and Gender Studies

Description:

This course is an introductory and inter-disciplinary survey of the study of men and masculinities primarily in the contemporary United States. Major themes are the rationale for study men and masculinities; gender, power, and male privilege; the utility of the plural term ‘masculinities’; the social construction of masculinities; masculine cultures of sports, war, and violence; masculinity in popular culture; and alternative masculinities. Course information: Same as SOA 457. This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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