The Descent Of Man by Grayson Perry
A witty, compassionate exploration of modern masculinity, this work examines how traditional expectations and male privilege shape men’s identities and relationships, often stifling emotional expression and causing harm to themselves and others. Blending personal anecdotes, cultural critique, and conversations with men from diverse backgrounds, it unpacks pressures around stoicism, status, work, class, and aggression, and proposes a more flexible, emotionally literate, and egalitarian vision of manhood that fosters healthier individuals and a fairer society.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-176
- Original Language
- English
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