Dr. Jack Kahn unpacks our understanding of men and masculinities in his new textbook, An Introduction to Masculinities, to be published by Blackwell Publishing/Wiley and Sons. Are you interested in the definition of masculinity, the origin of masculinity, and the crisis in masculinity? Dr. Kahn’s writings delve into the social arenas of men’s lives providing in- depth analysis informed by a feminist perspective.
Students in Dr. Kahn’s classes often enjoy the benefits of this professional endeavor, as he brings important issues in the field to his students. He encourages students to integrate philosophies of feminist thinkers to assist us in understanding the diverse worlds of men while reminding us to be critical of our work.
Student Jamie Coy, who took Dr. Kahn’s course 'Men, Self, and Society' reports, “I’ve taken every course Dr. Kahn teaches. In 'Men, Self, and Society' we really got into how men can be misunderstood, and how they need to learn to deal with their identity because it affects the whole rest of the world.”