SCY3460

The sociology of men and masculinity

Anthony McMahon

8 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives Students will become familiar with the major perspectives in sociological work on men and masculinity, and will be able to apply these perspectives to the analysis of contemporary social questions.

Synopsis This option explores recent sociological analyses of men and masculinity, which start from the realisation that men's lives are just as much gendered as are those of women. Topics covered include childhood; men in family life, work, sport and politics; men and emotions; male sexualities; men in popular culture; men and social change; the men's movements; historical and anthropological perspectives. There will be a focus on current debates about such issues as fatherhood, health and violence, and on the controversies surrounding the place of men's studies within the wider field of gender studies.

Assessment Literature review (1500 words): 25%
* Seminar paper (1500 words): 25%
* Research project (3000 words): 50%

Prescribed texts

Connell RW Masculinities Allen and Unwin, 1995