Programma

This first-semester course explores the historical construction of the myth of hegemonic masculinity in the ancient world and its persistence across different epochs. Particular attention will be given to the role of religions, public authorities, and the sciences in shaping a system sustained by the ideal of virility.
The course adopts a historical-cultural approach, combined with legal reflection, as essential to understanding gender-based violence. Such violence is rooted in a reified vision of “nature” that denies human complexity and, in line with totalitarian ideologies, treats the sexes as immutable essences—thus naturalizing the hierarchy between man and woman (between man and the “subhuman”) as if it were necessary and inevitable.
The course will be structured around the six dimensions of female subordination identified by French philosopher Olivia Gazalé:
1. Confiscated kinship
2. Appropriation of women
3. Demonization of the female sex
4. Justification of violence based on female guilt
5. Female inferiority as legitimation of exclusion
6. Division of space and sexual division of labor.

Testi Adottati

Given the experimental nature of the course, no textbook will be adopted at this stage. The final examination will be based on the essays uploaded by the Professor in the Course Materials section of the e-learning platform: https://giurisprudenza.el.uniroma3.it/course/view.php?id=2684

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is mandatory. Students will be continuously encouraged to engage in dialogue and direct discussion with the Professor, and will have the opportunity during lectures to propose topics for further exploration or debate.

Modalità Valutazione

The course assessment consists of an oral examination, designed to verify the acquisition of basic knowledge concerning the historical-legal foundations of gender-based violence, with particular attention to the normative framework underpinning women’s legal minority. As an alternative, students may opt for a written research paper (minimum 36,000 / maximum 60,000 characters, including spaces, bibliography excluded) on a topic covered in the course, to be agreed upon with the Professor. The paper must be entirely original. The use of AI tools is not permitted, except for data processing, statistical analysis, or the creation of graphs. The Professor employs plagiarism-detection software. Final grades are expressed on a 30-point scale (out of 30). 18–20: sufficient but minimal and non-in-depth knowledge of the subject. 21–25: fair / more than sufficient knowledge of the contents. 26–29: good / very good knowledge of the subject’s structures, with evidence of critical ability. 30–30 cum laude: excellent / outstanding knowledge of the subject, combined with excellent analytical, critical, and synthetic skills. Exam Requirements: 1. Course materials indicated by the Professor. 2. Lecture notes (slides are not provided). Active participation is an integral part of the assessment. The final grade will take into account: 1. regular attendance, 2. performance during lectures, 3. contributions to class discussion, 4. the outcome of the oral exam or written paper.

Programma

This first-semester course explores the historical construction of the myth of hegemonic masculinity in the ancient world and its persistence across different epochs. Particular attention will be given to the role of religions, public authorities, and the sciences in shaping a system sustained by the ideal of virility.
The course adopts a historical-cultural approach, combined with legal reflection, as essential to understanding gender-based violence. Such violence is rooted in a reified vision of “nature” that denies human complexity and, in line with totalitarian ideologies, treats the sexes as immutable essences—thus naturalizing the hierarchy between man and woman (between man and the “subhuman”) as if it were necessary and inevitable.
The course will be structured around the six dimensions of female subordination identified by French philosopher Olivia Gazalé:
1. Confiscated kinship
2. Appropriation of women
3. Demonization of the female sex
4. Justification of violence based on female guilt
5. Female inferiority as legitimation of exclusion
6. Division of space and sexual division of labor.

Testi Adottati

Given the experimental nature of the course, no textbook will be adopted at this stage. The final examination will be based on the essays uploaded by the Professor in the Course Materials section of the e-learning platform: https://giurisprudenza.el.uniroma3.it/course/view.php?id=2684

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is mandatory. Students will be continuously encouraged to engage in dialogue and direct discussion with the Professor, and will have the opportunity during lectures to propose topics for further exploration or debate.

Modalità Valutazione

The course assessment consists of an oral examination, designed to verify the acquisition of basic knowledge concerning the historical-legal foundations of gender-based violence, with particular attention to the normative framework underpinning women’s legal minority. As an alternative, students may opt for a written research paper (minimum 36,000 / maximum 60,000 characters, including spaces, bibliography excluded) on a topic covered in the course, to be agreed upon with the Professor. The paper must be entirely original. The use of AI tools is not permitted, except for data processing, statistical analysis, or the creation of graphs. The Professor employs plagiarism-detection software. Final grades are expressed on a 30-point scale (out of 30). 18–20: sufficient but minimal and non-in-depth knowledge of the subject. 21–25: fair / more than sufficient knowledge of the contents. 26–29: good / very good knowledge of the subject’s structures, with evidence of critical ability. 30–30 cum laude: excellent / outstanding knowledge of the subject, combined with excellent analytical, critical, and synthetic skills. Exam Requirements: 1. Course materials indicated by the Professor. 2. Lecture notes (slides are not provided). Active participation is an integral part of the assessment. The final grade will take into account: 1. regular attendance, 2. performance during lectures, 3. contributions to class discussion, 4. the outcome of the oral exam or written paper.