Temple University Men and Masculinities Reflection Paper

There is 2 parts in this assignment part 1 and 2

1) Part One: Digital Journal ( Reading materiall: Attached file named “Digital Journal material” + Digital Journal 2)

Know that “Digital Journal 2” is a sample for how how the paper should look like)

In your reflections, I would like you to consider not only your thoughts and emotional responses to course material, but also your physical responses to course materials. For example, when watching Tony Porter’s TED talk, what were the sensations in your body? How did those sensations inform how you felt about the video? Did you heart race? Did that let you know you were excited? ( Heterosexual, 23 years old Female )

You may include poetry, art, and visual media in your journal if you wish.

For written journals:

• 3-5 page minimum
• Times New Roman, 12pt font, 1 inch margins
• If you include images in your written journal, make sure you still reach the written 3-5 page minimum

For mixed media journals you may include:

• graphics
• photos
• songs
• poetry
• art
• literature

If you include music, art, poetry, literature, graphics or photos, you must explain their significance and reflect on why you chose them and how they relate to this course so far.

Please email with any additional questions! I look forward to receiving your journals!

If you’re having trouble getting started, here are a few prompts for consideration:

• What topic(s) have resonated with you the most so far in this class?
• How have you felt during class discussions about the content covered in this class?
• Has this class had an impact on you outside of the classroom? If so, how?

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Part 2: Your Reflection on the course ( Reading material: Attached file named “All course material“)

Please use this final paper as a space to reflect on your overall time in this class.

?What topic(s) had the largest impact on you? Why?

?What was your favorite part of the semester? Why?

?Any additional thoughts, comments!

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Course Description:

This course examines and interrogates masculinity by drawing upon the diverse voices and experiences of men and boys across age, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, ability and religion. This course will explore the social and personal meanings of “manhood” and its impact on relationships, institutions and in our public and private lives.

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Topics covered in class:

• Why study masculinity?
• Circles of Sexuality
• Gender reveal: Blue is for boys
• Boys don’t cry: Socialization of boyhood
• Male bodies
• Because it feels good?: Unpacking male pleasure
• Unzipped: The sensual man
• OBI Model
• More than just cishet: Male sexualities
• Social Construction of Straight-ness
• Men & Mental Health
• Emotional allowance: Following and breaking the rules
• BFF: Cultivating and maintaining male friendships
• Connection through the lifespan
• Lonely Days, Lonely Nights
• Rituals and rites of passage: Earning your Man Card
• Faster, Stronger, Tougher: Masculinity in Sports
• Power Over, Power With
• The Internet is for Porn
• Dating and Mating: Sexual Scripts
• Partner/Protector/Provider: Expanding men’s roles in relationships
• #metoo: Men at work
• Understanding and re-defining sexual violence
• Incel rebellion: Mainstream MRAs
• Masculinity incarcerated
• Introduction to Restorative and Transformative Justice
• Sex ed as a tool for radical criminal justice reform
• Men’s Movements
• Better Men Project
• The Future of Fathering
• Masculinity isn’t just for men: Exploring female masculinities
• Reimagining masculinity
• Flip the Script, Break the Man Box
• Self-love