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Manhood in America: A Cultural History
Manhood isn’t some fixed, noble statue carved out of stone. It’s more like a weather vane, spinning wildly depending on who’s around and what’s going on. Ever wonder why what it means to “be a man” feels like a moving target? Michael Kimmel’s “Manhood in America” dives into that mess, tracing the wild ride of masculinity through American history, culture, and those little whispers from magazines and advice books that shape how men see themselves—and each other.
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