Write a paper Constructing Masculinities in Latin America literature and film.two short essays in Spanish (3 pages EACH, double-spaced, 12 pt. font),
Essay # 1: Using both Connell’s concepts and classification of masculinities (hegemonic masculinities; subordinated masculinities; marginal masculinities) and Ben Griffin’s approach to masculinities as a historical problem, write an essay showing the historical nature of one of the two marginal masculinities discussed in class: the gaucho or the Afro-Cuban masculinities.
Information – Afro-Cuban masculinity:
Based on (1) the film “De cierta manera” (Sara Gómez, 1974), 2) Odette Casamayor-Cisneros’ article “Imagining the New Black Subject,” and 3) René Peña’s photography, compare the historical changes of this marginal masculinity throughout history, particularly pre-revolution; post-revolution; and the Período especial (Special Period).
Essay # 2: Using both Connell’s concepts and classification of masculinities (hegemonic masculinities; subordinated masculinities; marginal masculinities) and Ben Griffin’s approach to masculinities as a historical problem, write an essay discussing …
