4.06 Race Religion and Gender on and off Campus ft. Keon McGuire
Jan 13, 2023
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Researcher Keon McGuire discusses race, religion, and gender on and off campus with a focus on black Muslim college students, black cis undergraduate men, black studies impact, personal growth in Philadelphia, and scholarly perspectives.
Dr. McGuire's research explores black Muslim college student experiences, black STEM majors, and black cis men's engagement with feminist perspectives.
The importance of community and diverse scholarly influences, as well as reimagining healthy masculinity and fostering relationships beyond heteropatriarchal norms.
Deep dives
Exploring Black Masculinity, Religion, and Gender
The podcast focuses on a conversation between the host, JT Snipes, and Dr. Kiyama Gwire about black masculinity, southern religiosity, and their research on race, religion, and gender. Dr. Gwire discusses his background and the influence of Africana studies on his work, emphasizing the importance of community and diverse scholarly influences in his academic journey.
Intersectional Research Projects
Dr. Gwire delves into his ongoing research projects, including studying black Muslim college student world-making, exploring the intersection of religion, race, and science among black STEM majors, and examining the engagement of black cis undergraduate men with black feminists and queer color perspectives. These projects aim to understand joy, resistance, beauty, and masculinity within marginalized communities.
Black Studies Influence and Scholarly Approach
The conversation extends to how black studies influences Dr. Gwire's work, emphasizing the importance of assuming black folks as fully human and starting research from that premise. He discusses the diversity of intellectual traditions in black studies and the need to draw from various tools and conversations to inform scholarly work. Dr. Gwire highlights the significance of black feminist and queer scholars in shaping his academic perspectives and personal growth.
Healing Masculinity Through Community Engagement
The podcast delves into Dr. Gwire's work on engaging black men in discussions around healthy masculinity, vulnerability, and intimacy. These gatherings aim to promote healing, challenge controlling images, and reimagine masculinity to foster relationships beyond heteropatriarchal norms. Dr. Gwire emphasizes the importance of cutting to heal, facilitating ongoing conversations that invoke introspection and transformation within marginalized communities.
We are thrilled to have Keon McGuire on the mic for a conversation about his research and experiences that have brought him where his within and beyond the Academy.