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May 01, 2026
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Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.
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CRJU 370 - Masculinity and Violence(3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 202
The relationship between masculinity and violence is examined in this course. It explores the influence of social contexts and roles on behavioral expectations for men and boys and analyzes the implications for society and individual men. We will investigate the reasons that hyper-masculinity, or toxic masculinity, is often associated with violence. Masculinity is defined by strength (emotional and physical), willingness to take risks, bravery and control, producing psychological trauma through the promotion of aggression. We will examine how norms about masculinity can disadvantage individual men and regulate the behavior of all men. We will also examine how masculinities intersect with other structural locations including class, race and sexuality. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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