USSO 279 - Making Men: Boyhood and the Making of Masculinity

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Case Western Reserve University

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Aphorisms like "boys will be boys" simultaneously suggest that boyhood is a social problem to be solved and a privileged position. This course will explore what it means to be a boy in different historical contexts. In some texts, boys are understood as incorrigible miscreants. In others, they are the repositories of their families' hopes and dreams. What is at stake in the way boys are treated differently from girls or from men? We will consider the relationship between boyhood and manhood not only in contemporary culture but also in texts ranging from ancient Rome to 19th century. Through memoirs, advice books, psychological explorations, and contemporary film, this class will examine both conceptions of boyhood and their place in the production of masculinity. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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