Masculinity and Latinidad: Redefining Masculinities in the U.S.

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The concept of hegemonic masculinity has been used to explain societal behaviors in terms of men's power over women. In this course, we will analyze the connection to the marginalization of Latinx communities in mainstream U.S. culture, and the way stereotypical cultural attitudes are too easily attributed to machismo and stagnant characterizations of Latinx men, i.e., behaviors that conform to racist expectations of men of color. We will also explore how Latinx men break with tradition in the arts, literature, and popular culture.