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They are pressurized into a performative model of masculinity that completely removes empathy out of the equation
As a result, men are always expected to be strength personified
Their breakdowns and mental health issues are pushed under the carpet
Today, I have curated a list of books that encourage men to work through their conditioning and
They urge our world to abandon the rhetoric that censors men’s emotions and only accepts a
Manhood and masculinity come in all varieties, and welcoming their multiple renditions is the only way forward
If you too are tired of how we look at our men and how they are trained
Written in the form of a letter from Coates to his son, this book reexamines masculinity and
His letter zooms in on the multifacetedness of Black manhood
He talks of the kind of masculinity that resists the hegemonic forces while also practicing tenderness
bell hooks writes in lucid prose about men’s inherent need to feel loved
hooks addresses the most common concerns that plague men, like fear of intimacy and loss of their
Perry examines what it would be like to live in a world where men are not bound
He discusses the difference between what masculinity is and what it should be
His goal is to find ways in which men can foster better relationships with themselves and the
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He breaks downs the roles expected of men and maps out how we can debunk them
He explains the issues men face with marriage, vulnerability, sexuality, body image, and fatherhood
With great insight and empathy, he pens down how men are also victims of patriarchy and its
But our young protagonist’s mother doesn’t go with the cultural expectations and teaches the boy
But in every friendship, there comes a time when one person’s choices irk the other
Bunny accepts an athletic scholarship across town, leaving Nasir feeling betrayed
Instead of portraying teenage boys as emotionless automatons, this book delves into the complexities that make up
As we move towards a more progressive society, typical gender roles have been rendered obsolete
From his sister’s shimmery skirt to his Abuelita’s sparkly bracelets, he is fascinated by every
Even when he is being teased for not being “man enough,” he doesn’t care, as even
This book is a heartwarming story on gender expression and breaking out of the old-fashioned mold of
Besides this piece, I also suggest you read why we need better male literary heroes