Faculty Member to Speak on “Toxic Masculinity” Book During Women’s Center Talk
The public is invited to hear Raritan Valley Community College Professor of English Dr. Andrew Manno speak about his new book, Toxic Masculinity, Casino Capitalism, and America's Favorite Card Game: The Poker Mindset, April 13, from 4-5:30 p.m. The virtual presentation is being sponsored by the RVCC Women’s Center.
Published in 2020 by Palgrave Macmillan, Dr. Manno’s intriguing critical study incorporates pop culture, gender studies, and cultural studies to examine what the game of poker reveals about ourselves and our culture. In Toxic Masculinity, Casino Capitalism, and America's Favorite Card Game: The Poker Mindset, Dr. Manno shares important insights into the intersection of gaming, gender, and capitalism that illuminate how the shift to a casino capitalist economy—combined with a culture of toxic masculinity—impacts workers and how it has led to the rise of populism in the United States that manifested in the 2016 election of Donald Trump. The book ponders such questions as: Why has poker, a centuries-old American game, become so popular in the 21st Century? And what does the current interest in the game tell us about some of our most pressing social issues?
The RVCC Women’s Center virtual presentation with Dr. Andrew Manno is being held via Zoom, and advance registration for the program is required at https://raritanval-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkduyoqD0uGNyLpDCoY9IwKBqoHeXvHBUA.
After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For additional information about the program, contact RVCC Women’s Center Co-Director Keilani Abdullah at keilani.abdullah@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200, ext. 8530.
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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March 22, 2021
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