African American Male Exp.

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Students will examine the historical and contemporary African American male identity in the United States. Students will analyze the African American male's intersectional identities, roles and responsibilities in society related to the institutions of politics, economics, education, community and family structures, and the contributions made to society by African American men. Theoretical foundations and concepts discussed in the course include race and racism, intersectionality, anti-racism, settler colonialism, white supremacy, self-determination, and liberation. Particular emphasis will focus on African masculinity pre-colonialism, the role of slavery in the development of African American masculinity, prison industrial complex and mass incarceration, health inequalities, and popular culture representation.