Masculinity in the Middle East: Discourses of “Men in Crisis” in a Time of Revolution

Masculinity in the Middle East: Discourses of “Men in Crisis” in a Time of Revolution

Paul Amar (Global & International Studies, UCSB)
Monday, October 17 / 12:00 PM
IHC Research Seminar Room, 6056 HSSB

Kickstarting the 2011-12 year with the theme “Disruptions,” New  Sexualities presents a workshop on masculinity studies in the Middle  East. How do everyday theories of masculinity and discourses of “men  in crisis” play a role in mis-recognizing and de-politicizing emergent social forces in the Middle East? How can a new lens for critical  research offer a view into the “disruptions” occurring in the politics of gender in a time of revolution? During this generative brown bag  lunch workshop we will read a pre-circulated paper by Professor Paul  Amar (Global Studies). Please visit the New Sexualities RFG Page for a copy of the paper: https://www.ihc.ucsb.edu/newsexualities/