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Exploring the initiation of boys into patriarchal norms, this memoir delves into the trauma inflicted by traditional masculinity. The author, a gay man from an Italian American background, shares his personal journey and advocacy for gay rights and feminism. He emphasizes the importance of art, philosophy, and mutual love in challenging patriarchal codes. By highlighting the shared struggles of men and women, he illustrates how resistance to patriarchy benefits everyone, revealing its detrimental effects on both genders.
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Boys' Secrets and Men's Loves, David A. J. Richards
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- Released
- 2019
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- Boys' Secrets and Men's Loves
- Subtitle
- : A Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David A. J. Richards
- Publisher
- Xlibris US
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 412
- ISBN13
- 9781796037289
- Category
- Pedagogy, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Exploring the initiation of boys into patriarchal norms, this memoir delves into the trauma inflicted by traditional masculinity. The author, a gay man from an Italian American background, shares his personal journey and advocacy for gay rights and feminism. He emphasizes the importance of art, philosophy, and mutual love in challenging patriarchal codes. By highlighting the shared struggles of men and women, he illustrates how resistance to patriarchy benefits everyone, revealing its detrimental effects on both genders.