| Title: | What Kind of Man? |
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| Course Section Number: | FRT-101-15 |
| Department: | Freshman Tutorial |
| Description: | Isn't it strange that boys often hear the importance of "manning up" but girls rarely, if ever, are told about the importance of "womanning up"? Why is there so much discussion about what a "real man" is but little-to-no analogous discussion about what a "real woman" is? Why do we have cultural debates about whether there is a "crisis of masculinity" while the entire concept of a "crisis of femininity" sounds silly? If any of these questions stumped you, then you're not alone. In this Tutorial, we will explore these questions, and more, by considering the biological, historical, sociological, and psychological factors that create this elusive concept of masculinity. 亚洲通 will look at novels, movies, podcasts, short stories, empirical research papers, and everything in between as we think about what masculinity is and why it matters. Why is it that masculinity is, as some authors have noted, hard won and easily lost? Is this precariousness part of the reason why boys in our society struggle more than girls to succeed in education and relationships? What is good about masculinity and how can we nurture those traits? What is bad about masculinity and how can we avoid those traits? Most importantly, what kind of man do you want to be? |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | August 27, 2025 |
| End Date: | December 20, 2025 |
| Meeting Information: |
08/28/2025-12/18/2025 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 09:45AM - 11:00AM, Baxter Hall, Room 214
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| Faculty: | Olofson, Eric |
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FRT-101-15
What Kind of Man? |
OPEN | Freshman Tutorial | 16 | 0 / 16 / 0 |