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FEMINIST THEORIES AND MASCULINITIES

GEN&WS 546
Course Description

Explores central assumptions, questions, and debates regarding the relationship between feminist theory, pro-feminist theory, and the practice and performance of multiple masculinities. Explores feminist-informed definitions of and debates about masculinity including whether masculinity is primarily a gender-role and/or a form of sexual expression. Further, key tensions related to men's status, or their lack thereof, as subjects of feminist theory will be examined. Examine the practice and performance of specific masculinities including but not limited to African American masculinities, trans masculinities, and faith-informed masculinities.

Prerequisties

AFROAMER/GEN&WS 333 , GEN&WS 441 , GEN&WS 445 , GEN&WS 446 , GEN&WS 449 , or GEN&WS 547 ; or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.83

13.11% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

8% from Historical

A Rate
66.67%

20% from Historical

Class Size
9

-33.33% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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