bell hooks offers a profound exploration of the societal constructs surrounding men and masculinity, challenging traditional norms and advocating for a transformative vision of love and emotional liberation. By addressing the ways patriarchy stunts emotional growth and fosters violence and disconnection, she encourages a path toward healing that is rooted in vulnerability, empathy, and authentic relationships.

• Patriarchy’s impact on men: Hooks argues that patriarchal culture damages men by enforcing rigid gender roles that restrict emotional expression.
• Emotional repression: Boys are socialized to suppress feelings, which leads to emotional isolation and difficulties in forming...
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