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Kurz analyzuje maskulinitu v historických a současných souvislostech, včetně hegemonní a protestní maskulinity, vztahu k feminismu, médiím, sexualitě, zdraví a klimatické změně.
Poslední úprava: Kurtinová Olga, RNDr. Mgr., Ph.D. (07.02.2025)
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REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: Students must complete all requirements listed below in order to receive a grade for the course. Attendance is mandatory with maximum 3 excused absences. If absent, students are expected to study on their own and/or consult their class colleagues for notes, assignments and/or contents. 1. Active participation in class discussions – 40% In discussions, students will showcase and discuss readings for individual sessions. They come to class prepared and with good knowledge of mandatory readings. This activity constitutes an integral part of the overall grade. In discussions, all participants use inclusive language and practice respect to create a safe learning environment. 2. One short paper, 500-words in length – 20% each reaction paper (Date due: April 2, 2024) – Assignment will be made available in MST. 3. Final paper – 40% (Due dates: May 26, June 9, June 23, 2025) The final paper is an academic essay that critically analyzes a selected artifact, film, literary work, media representation, or cultural phenomenon through the lens of Masculinity Studies. The analysis should engage with key theoretical concepts from the course, such as hegemonic, complicit, or protest masculinities, and discuss intersections with feminist theories, gender studies, and broader sociocultural frameworks. Ideally, the paper should establish a critical argument about the role and construction of masculinities in contemporary societies. It is essential that the paper be analytical, not descriptive in its structure. The length should be 1,500 to 2,000 words (excluding bibliography). As an academic paper, it must include a properly formatted bibliography, use inter-textual/parenthetical references, and adhere to formal academic language. The paper is an individual assignment, not a group project. Any original approach or innovative topic is welcome and encouraged! Poslední úprava: Filipowicz Marcin Łukasz, prof. Mgr., Ph.D. (09.02.2025)
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Contemporary Theories of Masculinities Summer 2024/2025 Academic Year 2024/2025 prof. Mgr. et Mgr. Marcin Łukasz Filipowicz, Ph.D. marcin.filipowicz@fhs.cuni.cz Office hours: Thursday 10:30-11:30, Friday 12:30-13:30, room 2.40 OR online via MST upon request. Please, do let me know via MST chat or email that you are interested in meeting for a consultation of an issue or a topic and we will agree on a date and time for an online meeting. I will set up a meeting for us to meet. Semester Logistics: -All instruction will be conducted in person. MS Teams will serve as a tool for submitting assigniments. -All reading materials are uploaded in the respective files in the SIS. -All submissions (only in word document format, please) must be uploaded through the MST Assignment features. -All course-related communication should be conducted by contacting me via email at marcin.filipowicz@fhs.cuni.cz
-Should you not be able to attend a course session, please inform me in advance. COURSE ANNOTATION This course explores the interdisciplinary field of Masculinity Studies, examining how masculinities are constructed, performed, and challenged across historical and contemporary contexts. It covers key concepts such as hegemonic, complicit, and protest masculinities while analyzing masculinity’s intersections with feminism, race, class, sexuality, and nationality. Students will engage with contemporary debates on topics like toxic masculinity, media representations, and ecological masculinities. Through critical readings, discussions, and written assignments, students will develop analytical skills to assess masculinities in various social and cultural contexts. The course is structured over twelve weeks, combining theoretical exploration with case studies and media analysis. FAIR ACADEMIC CONDUCT Failure to acknowledge and properly reference sources of any kind used in assignments, papers and/or presentations is a breach to academic integrity and ethics. At all times, avoid plagiarism of any sort as it is a disciplinary offence and – upon the Faculty of Humanities Disciplinary Committee ruling – may result in termination of study. Presenting some else’s work or ideas as your own and failure to provide credits, acknowledgement, and references to all relevant sources falls under the definition of plagiarism. Should you experience uncertainty about correct ways of quoting and referencing, consult any citation manual and feel free to contact your teachers for advice. We are ready to help you. Also, be advised that the necessity to reference other people’s work and ideas applies equally to published texts (journals, books, articles, newspapers etc.) as well as unpublished texts (lectures, presentations, seminars, student papers, diploma theses etc.). Further, other forms of conveying information besides text are also subject to crediting and referencing, such as video material, audio material, computer code, photographs, graphs, illustrations, sheet music, web sites etc. LANGUAGE: Aspiring to create a learning environment in which people of all identities are encouraged to contribute their perspectives to academic discourse, this course (and the Gender Studies Program in general) enforces language, which is gender-inclusive, non-sexist, non-racist and culturally sensitive. That means using words that affirm and respect how people describe, express, and experience their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, culture, religion and other aspects of their identity. It’s important to think through the implications of our arguments and formulations, especially in this class, which is discussion-only. All of us are responsible for maintaining an environment that is respectful toward others. STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have learning disabilities or you are struggling with the current pandemic-related situation and need more time to think, write and work, feel free to let me know anytime and we will find a way to make you feel comfortable while taking the course and meeting its requirements. Thank you. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: Students must complete all requirements listed below in order to receive a grade for the course. Attendance is mandatory with maximum 3 excused absences. If absent, students are expected to study on their own and/or consult their class colleagues for notes, assignments and/or contents. 1. Active participation in class discussions – 40% In discussions, students will showcase and discuss readings for individual sessions. They come to class prepared and with good knowledge of mandatory readings. This activity constitutes an integral part of the overall grade. In discussions, all participants use inclusive language and practice respect to create a safe learning environment. 2. One short paper, 500-words in length – 20% each reaction paper (Date due: April 2, 2024) – Assignment will be made available in MST. 3. Final paper – 40% (Due dates: May 26, June 9, June 23, 2025) The final paper is an academic essay that critically analyzes a selected artifact, film, literary work, media representation, or cultural phenomenon through the lens of Masculinity Studies. The analysis should engage with key theoretical concepts from the course, such as hegemonic, complicit, or protest masculinities, and discuss intersections with feminist theories, gender studies, and broader sociocultural frameworks. Ideally, the paper should establish a critical argument about the role and construction of masculinities in contemporary societies. It is essential that the paper be analytical, not descriptive in its structure. The length should be 1,500 to 2,000 words (excluding bibliography). As an academic paper, it must include a properly formatted bibliography, use inter-textual/parenthetical references, and adhere to formal academic language. The paper is an individual assignment, not a group project. Any original approach or innovative topic is welcome and encouraged! SESSION TOPICS AND DATES Week 1 – 27.2. Introduction to Masculinity Studies Overview: Introduction to the course structure, objectives, and key debates in Masculinity Studies. Discussion of core concepts, including the social construction of masculinities. Food for thought: How often do men experience and reflect on their masculinity throughout the day? · Kimmel, M. S. (1997). Masculinity as homophobia: Fear, shame and silence in the construction of gender identity. In M. M. Gergen & S. N. Davis (Eds.), Toward a new psychology of gender (pp. 223–242). · Hearn, J. & Howson, R. (2019). “The Institutionalization of (Critical) Studies on Men and Masculinities.” In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp.19-30). Additional Reading: · Connell, R. W. (1995). Masculinities (Chapter 3). Week 2 – 6.3. Masculinity and Feminism Overview: The relationship between masculinity and feminism. The role of masculinity in feminist theories. Required reading: · hooks, b. (2004). The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (Chapters 1 and 2). · Holmgren, L. E., & Hearn, J. (2009). Framing ‘men in feminism’: theoretical locations, local contexts and practical passings in men’s gender-conscious positionings on gender equality and feminism. Journal of Gender Studies, 18(4), 403–418. · Beasley, Ch. (2019). “Feminism and Men/Masculinities Scholarship: Connections, Disjunctions, and Possibilities.” In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp.31-40). Additional Reading: · Wiegman, R. (2002). Unmaking: Men and Masculinity in Feminist Theory. · Van der Gaag, N. (2014). Feminism and Men. Week 3 – 13.3. Hegemonic and Complicit Masculinity Overview: Examination of hegemonic masculinity and its critiques. Understanding complicity in masculinity. Required reading: · Howson, R. & Hearn, J. (2019). Hegemony, Hegemonic Masculinity, and Beyond. In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp.41-51). · Connell, R. W., & Messerschmidt, J. W. (2005). “Hegemonic Masculinity: Rethinking the Concept.” Gender and Society, Vol. 19, No. 6 (pp. 829-859). · Katarzyna Wojnicka (2021) Invisible yet significant: the case of complicit masculinities’ transparency in power, NORMA, Vol. 16, No. 4, (pp. 200-204). Week 4 – 20.3. Protest Masculinities Overview: Concept of protest masculinity and its implications for gender roles and identity. Required reading: · Connell, R. W. (1995). Masculinities (pp. 109-119) · Bridges, T. & Pascoe, C. J. (2014). “Hybrid Masculinities.” Sociology Compass. · Allan, J. A. (2020). “Queer Theory and Critical Masculinity Studies.” In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp.72-81). Additional Reading: · Wetherell, M. & Edley, N. (1999). “Negotiating Hegemonic Masculinity.” Feminism & Psychology. · Filipowicz, M., & Zachová, A. (2016). Constructions of modern Czech masculinity and feminity in memoirs written at the turn of the 19th century (1870–1918). European Journal of Cultural Studies, 19(6), 598-615. Week 5 – 27.3. Sexuality and Masculinity Overview: The role of masculinity in shaping and being shaped by sexuality. Required reading: · hooks, b. (2004). The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (Chapter 5). · Garlick, S. (2019). “Sexual Affects: Masculinity and Online Pornographies.” In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp. 253-261). · Haywood, Ch. (2019). “Exploring Men, Masculinity, and Contemporary Dating Practices.” In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp. 262-272). Additional Reading: · Vera-Gray F. (2024). Women on Porn. Week 6 – 3.4. Masculinities in Media and Popular Culture Reaction paper due APRIL 3, 2025. SEE ASSIGNMENT IN MS TEAMS! Overview: Representations of masculinity in media and popular culture. Required reading: · Moss. M. (2011). The Media and the Models of Masculinity (Chapters 2 and 4) · Potts, C., & Stebleton, M. J. (2023). Behind the Digital Mask: Examining Social Media and Masculinity. About Campus, Vol. 28, No. 4 (pp. 4-13). Additional Reading: · Maaranen A, Tienari J. (2020) Social media and hyper-masculine work cultures. Gender Work & Organization. Vol. 27 (pp. 1127–1144). https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.12450. Week 7 – 10.4. Backlash and Toxic Masculinity Overview: Exploring backlash against changing gender norms and the concept of toxic masculinity. Required reading: · Maricourt, C. de, & Burrell, S. R. (2022). #MeToo or #MenToo? Expressions of Backlash and Masculinity Politics in the #MeToo Era. The Journal of Men’s Studies, Vol., No. 1, (pp. 49-69). https://doi.org/10.1177/10608265211035794 · Lucy, S. (2024). Slippages in the Application of Hegemonic Masculinity: A Case Study of Incels. Men and Masculinities, Vol. 27, No. 2, (pp. 127-148). https://doi.org/10.1177/1097184X241240415 Additional reading: · Bates L. (2020), Men who Hate Women, London: Simon & Schoster. Week 8 – 17.4. Reading Week – NO CLASS Week 9 – 24.4. Masculinity and Climate Change Overview: The role of masculinity in environmental crises and sustainability. · Hultman, M. & Pule, P. (2020). Ecological Masculinities: A Response to the Manthropocene Question In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies (pp. 477-487). · Pease, B. (2020). “Masculinism, Climate Change, and ‘Man-Made’ Disasters: Toward an Environmental Profeminist Response.” In Enarson E. & Pease B. (2016) Men, Masculinities and Disaster, London: Routledge (pp.21-33) Additional listening: · https://open.spotify.com/episode/3saKxGrro4Myaj53jMwHAB?si=18fwgdlJTkqSyIMB9ZdE9g Week 10 – 1.5. Bank Holiday –NO CLASS Week 11 – 8.5. Bank Holiday –NO CLASS Week 12 – 15.5. Health and Masculinity Overview: Examining health behaviors and medicalization of masculinity. Required reading: · Stibbe, A. (2004). Health and the Social Construction of Masculinity in Men’s Health Magazine. Men and Masculinities, Vol 7, No. 1 (pp. 31-51). https://doi.org/10.1177/1097184X03257441 · Robertson, S. & Shand, T. (2019). In L. Gottzén, U. Mellström & T. Shefer (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies “Men, Health, and Medicalization: An Overview.” (pp. 360-370) Additional listening: · https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oSba20pTtCNSI9aAob3TF?si=d072e80b7a30418c Week 13 – 22.5. Summary of Previous Discussions and Individual Essay Consultations
Poslední úprava: Filipowicz Marcin Łukasz, prof. Mgr., Ph.D. (30.04.2025)
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