2017-2018 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 337 - History of American Masculinity


Credits: 4
An exploration of the meaning and construction of masculine identities in America from the founding of the Republic to the present. Male experiences, including social class, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age, are investigated from a chronological and thematic perspective. The link between masculinity and the popularity of sports, pornography, and the American proclivity for violence are also examined.

Prerequisite: HIST 162  or HIST 163 , or permission of the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: CL, PD.