SOCI2410 Sociology of Gender Notes - Masculine and Power

Midterm Results:
- Mean Score: ~75% (high B-)
- Mode Score: A-, B+
Course Overall Results:
- Mean Score: ~82% (mid B+)
- Mode Score: A-
Attendance: Emphasis on the importance of attendance in relation to course success.

Definition: Androcentrism refers to the practice of prioritizing male perspectives, interests, and experiences over those of women.
Consequences: This bias manifests across various societal aspects, contributing to the marginalization of women and feminine viewpoints.

Definition: Male Flight is a phenomenon where men abandon feminizing arenas of life.
Reference: An article discussing the male college crisis regarding not just enrollment but also completion can be found at: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-male-college-crisis-is-not-just-in-enrollment-but-completion/

Biographical Note: Raewyn (R.W.) Connell is a Professor Emerita of Sociology at the University of Sydney.
Key Work: "The Social Organization of Masculinity"
Official Website: http://www.raewynconnell.net/

Gender: Defined as a way that social practice is organized concerning the reproductive arena.
Hegemony: Described as a state of collective consent to inequality, secured by beliefs that this inequality is seen as inevitable, natural, or desirable.
Hegemonic Masculinity:
- Definition: A style of masculine performance idealized by the majority that serves to justify and naturalize gender inequality.
- Quote: "the configuration of gender practice which embodies the currently accepted answer to the problem of the legitimacy of patriarchy."