CRJU 370 - Masculinity and Violence

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 202 or consent of instructor
The relationship between masculinity and violence is examined. We will investigate the effect of early life trauma (physical, emotional, psychological) on the development of hyper-masculinity, or toxic masculinity, which is often associated with violence in boys and men.  The course also explores how social contexts and roles influence behavioral expectations for men and boys as well as analyzes the
implications for society.  We will also examine how masculinities intersect with other structural locations including class, race and sexuality. Offered fall and spring semesters.