Purpose
The purpose of the American Men's Studies Association is to promote scholarship and teaching in the field of men's studies. The American Men's studies Association is committed to serve as a multidisciplinary forum of men and women irrespective of class background, ethnic origin, religious background, sexual orientation, or physical abilities, whose purpose is to promote critical discussion of issues involving men and masculinities, and to disseminate knowledge about men's lives to a broad audience.
The major objectives of the AMSA are to encourage the refinement of the parameters of men's studies, to generate theory, and to develop methodologies of the study of masculinities from an ethical perspective that eschews oppression in all forms (namely, sexism, racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, classism, etc.).
- AMSA is multidisciplinary in nature and committed to disseminating new knowledge about men and masculinities to a broad audience.
- AMSA seeks the participation and membership of all men and women irrespective of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, nationality, or religious identity.
- AMSA is committed to excellence, inclusiveness, and ethical behavior in men's studies research, publication, teaching, and practice.
- AMSA strongly encourages student participation and membership, offering scholarship and mentoring opportunities for young scholars in the field.
- AMSA values and encourages mutually empowering scholarly and professional relationships that are generative, empowering, and affirming in nature.
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