Sociology of Masculinity and Men’s Studies
Course: Gender Studies (with option of Double Degree Program with Lund University, Sweden)
Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology
Title
Sociology of Masculinity and Men’s Studies
Code
ОК11
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2024/2025
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
Know the main theoretical directions and approaches to the study of masculinity in sociology and gender studies
Know the categorical specifics of sociological theories of masculinity
Be able to use the methodology and conceptual and categorical apparatus of sociology in the study of masculinity
Be able to critically analyze the cognitive capabilities of theoretical approaches to the analysis of masculinity
Be able to use the conceptual and categorical apparatus of men's studies in the study of modern social processes
Be able to analyze various manifestations of masculinity with the help of sociological tools
Demonstrate skills of reasoned presentation of one's own opinion, competent and tolerant discussion with opponents
Carry out independent analytical, research and exploration activities
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Be able to work with scientific literature and primary sources
Possess the conceptual apparatus of modern sociological and gender theory
Possess basic skills in the application of sociological methods
Course content
Sociology of masculinity: the logic of development and the specifics of the subject field. Basic theoretical approaches to the consideration of masculinity. Masculinism and male movements. Theorizing masculinity: hegemonic masculinity and power, the concept of the crisis of masculinity. Soviet and post-Soviet masculinities: design features
Intercultural features of masculinities. Alternative masculinities and practices. Body and sexuality of masculinity. Gender equality and men's rights. Men and violence. Men and health.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, workshop, individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual and group work in workshop - maximum 30/ minimum 18 points
Тest tasks - max 10/ min 6 points
Essay - maximum 8 / minimum 4 points
Analytical research - maximum 12 / minimum 8 points
A final evaluation: exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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