Foundations for a Field: Why South Asian Male Studies?
About the Module
Welcome to Module 1 of "Re-framing Masculinity: An Introduction to South Asian Male Studies." This foundational module establishes why studying South Asian masculinities as a specific subject matters. You'll move beyond generic gender studies frameworks to develop a focused analytical lens for examining the vulnerabilities, contradictions, and power dynamics inherent in South Asian male experiences.
By the end of this module, you will understand the theoretical foundations of this emerging field, grasp the historical mechanisms that shaped contemporary South Asian masculinities, and be equipped with analytical tools to apply throughout the rest of the course.
🤌 Module Taxonomy
🧠 Remember
Recall the key historical mechanisms and theoretical foundations of the field.
📜 Comprehension
Explain why South Asian masculinities require a specific, focused analytical lens.
⚙️ Apply
Apply the provided analytical tools to preliminary examples of South Asian male experiences.
🔮 Analysis
Differentiate the study of South Asian masculinities from generic gender studies frameworks.
🕊️ Evaluation
Defend the importance of establishing South Asian Male Studies as a distinct field.
🔩 Create
Formulate a research question or hypothesis for a study within South Asian Male Studies.
🎙️ Podclass
View our Podclass live or on-demand on YouTube and Twitch.
🗄️ Module Lessons
Engage with our published lessons that summarize material covered in this module.
The Crisis of Representation: Beyond the "Model Minority" and "Terrorist"
Theoretical Predecessors: Learning from Black Male Studies
The Colonial Legacy: It's Not Just History, It's Psychology
Defining the Field: Principles of South Asian Male Studies
📝 Concept Art
Artwork to help summarize material covered in this module.
