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AMS 310 - American Masculinities

Description
This course explores the importance of masculinity and its various constructions in American history and the contemporary period. We begin by examining the theoretical and historical foundations of American masculinities. We will focus on key ways in which men (and women) sustain and recreate masculinities. Topics include manhood and the workplace, politics, sports, courtship, fatherhood, military, immigration and ethnicity, crime and prisons, and religion. Same as HIS/WGS310.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req
Major:Women’s,Gender,Sexuality


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