NAS 368B - Indigenous Masculinities

4 credits
This course provides an overview of the development, diversity, and major notions of masculinities within Indigenous communities worldwide. Students examine pre-colonial social constructs of masculinity, and the effects colonization has had on these constructs.  The course examines Indigenous knowledge systems, Indigenous feminism, and queer theory. After examining these core issues, the course then explores the voices of Indigenous male writers, traditional knowledge keepers, ex-gang members, war veterans, fathers, youth, two-spirited people, and Indigenous men working to end violence against women. The nature of the course requires an ongoing dialogue to allow us to reflect critically on these themes. Active engagement with the readings is thus crucial, and attendance is required.May count towards the GSWS major, GSWS minor, or Ethnic & Racial Studies minor.
Graded (A-F) only.