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WOME 3033

Transnational Masculinities

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Fall 2023

Topics

  • 5 : Introduction to the course
  • 7 : Reframing Masculinities: Intersecting Transnational
  • Perspectives with Women's Gender and Sexualities Studies
  • Gardiner, J. . Men, masculinities, and feminist theory. SAGE Publications
  • 12 Reframing Masculinities: Intersecting Transnational
  • Dutt-Ballerstadt, R., & Anderson, K. . Transnational Feminisms. In T. Butts
  • Duncan, J. Lockhart, & S. Shaw (Eds.), Women worldwide
  • Oregon State University. [Available here]
  • Transnational Identities
  • Connell, R. W. . The Social Organization of Masculinity. In C. McCann, S
  • Kim (Eds.), Feminist theory reader: Local and global perspectives
  • Routledge. [Available here]
  • masculinity studies. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge
  • international handbook of masculinity studies . Routledge
  • Hearn, J., & Howson, R. . The institutionalization of (critical) studies on men
  • and masculinities: geopolitical perspectives. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T
  • Shefer (Eds.), Routledge international handbook of masculinity studies (pp
  • 30). Routledge
  • Greig, C. J., & Martino, W. J. . Introduction: Masculinities in Post-Industrial
  • and Neoliberal Times. In C. J. Greig & W. J. Martino (Eds.), Canadian men

Readings

  • Robertson, S. Monaghan, L., & Southby, K. (2020). Disability, embodiment, and masculinities: a complex matrix. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge international handbook of masculinity studies (pp. 154-164). Routledge.
  • Bhana, D. (2020). Little boys’: the significance of early childhood in the making of masculinities. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge international handbook of masculinity studies (pp. 174-182). Routledge.
  • Tarrant, A. (2020). Maturing’ theories of ageing masculinities and the diverse identity work of older men in later life. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge international handbook of masculinity studies (pp. 192
  • Abelson, M. J, & Kade, T. (2020). Trans masculinities. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge international handbook of masculinity studies (pp. 165-173). Routledge.
  • Martino, W. J. (2012). Queering masculinities as a basis for gender democratization: Toward embracing a transgender imaginary. In C. J. Greig & W. J. Martino (Eds.), Canadian men and masculinities: Historical and contemporary perspectives (pp. 205-226). Canadian Scholars’ Press Inc. Critical Analysis: Begin your presentation by providing an overview of the selected readings, highlighting their key themes, concepts, and arguments. Critically examine how the authors approach the issues of masculinity, dis/ability, age, the body, or transgender identities, and identify the theoretical frameworks used. Engage the Class: Foster a participatory environment (feel free to plan activities) during your presentation to encourage critical thinking and engagement. Use various interactive techniques, such as group discussions, debates, case studies, or multimedia resources, to involve the class actively. Knowledge Generation and Activism: Discuss the implications of the readings from both a knowledge generation perspective and an activist standpoint. How do the ideas presented in the readings contribute to our understanding of masculinities? How can this knowledge be applied to promote positive change and challenge existing norms?
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