WS203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Bro Code, Jackson Katz, Hegemonic Masculinity
16 Nov 2016
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The construction of masculinities : identity politics for guys. Idea that males should have and do have real power, is okay if masc. is constructed as hegemonic. But its still basic and assumes, that white males still have this power and the upper class still have this power and this is constructed as rational. No real life consequences for acting out, aside from violence from other males (moving outside of the realm of hegemonic masculinity until youre disciplined to moving back into this hegemonic masculinity) Celebrated this attractive male that is competitive, and sexually skilled. Covers the backlash discussed by jackson katz. Begins with above concept that it is the dominant culture. Institutionalized patterns of dominance and subordination associated with the concept of patriarchy. Not about saying that men are bad, but realizing that they are socialized into hegemonic masculinity. Recognition of men"s dominance over other men and women,
