A blog by the students of ANTH 311/CSWGS 333

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Masculinity & Literary Criticism: How to Dismiss Women’s Fiction

I really enjoy reading. I also enjoy listening to other people’s opinions on things I’d like to read, which is why I’ve recently gotten into the podcast Literary Friction, a monthly podcast hosted by Octavia Bright, a writer and academic,… Continue Reading →

Veganism & Masculinity: I’m Not Trying to Be an Aggressive Vegan, But What Does My Brother Have Against Vegetables?

Veganism & Masculinity: I’m Not Trying to Be an Aggressive Vegan, But What Does My Brother Have Against Vegetables? My brother hates veganism, and really anything loosely associated with it, including, as it would seem, vegetables. He’s noticed cucumbers in… Continue Reading →

A Brief Foray into the Effects of a Masculine Medical Ideal in 1960s-80s Gynecology

I’ve always thought that the existence of male gynecologists was strange. Why would men want to be gynecologists, anyways (I mean, apart from the typical lewd assumptions). When asking this question, I’ve looked to a period that is perhaps most… Continue Reading →

The Irony Inherent in Mens’ Aversion to Nursing, and Other Thoughts Relevant to Economics, Pink-Collar Jobs, and Masculinity

Masculinity resides in many different areas of society. It can be found in advertisements for everyday products such as food and body wash, depictions of athletes, and representations of the “average” relationship. Today, however, I want to focus on a… Continue Reading →

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