FYW-1325 Hispanic Masculinities

In this seminar, students will learn skills for college-level writing through examining the social construction of masculinity in the Hispanic world. We examine concepts such as honor, shame, sexual identity, and machismo along with their correlated societal effects. Students research and analyze the topics of gender relations and sexuality and how these themes intersect with issues of race, class, and politics. We explore the construction of masculinity in specific areas such as sports (fútbol) and dance (tango, salsa, etc). 4 credits.