Masculinities

This is an inter-disciplinary module that takes a critical look at the studies of men, masculinities and
gender relations. It is aimed at men and women from a wide variety of disciplines who are interested in gender,
masculinities and gender equality. This course draws upon the assumption that masculinity is an organizing
principle of society, which shapes ideologies and practices, and intersects with factors such as race,
ethnicity, social class and sexuality. There are multiple versions of masculinities and forms of ?being a man?
presented not only at different times and in different cultures, but also within the same society. These
versions of masculinity coexist within power relations, hierarchical positions in society, and within
negotiations and intersections between femininities and masculinities. This course introduces the field and
current topics such as multiple masculinities; male friendship; ?machismo?; racialised manhood; heterosexual,
?metrosexual? and gay masculinities; violence and gender inequality; non-western masculinities; men at work;
male health and wellbeing; ?new masculinities? and popular culture. Particular attention will be devoted to
the study of men and masculinity in the context of globalization, social inequality and international
migration.This module is taught by Dr. Niall Hanlon, of the Equality Studies Centre. He is author of
Masculinties, Care and Equality (2012) published by Palgrave Macmillan.