3 skills every middle school boy needs

I was inspired by this book because it provides a critical analysis of the patriarchy and its impact on men's emotional lives. It challenges traditional notions and offers a vision for a more compassionate and equitable society by encouraging men to embrace vulnerability, empathy and love as core values.

I admire this book's exploration of the negative and restrictive effects that certain conventional notions of masculinity can have. I also appreciate its proposal of more inclusive and affirming versions of masculinity through purposeful and mindful actions.

This documentary shares an insightful perspective of how societal expectations of masculinity can have negative effects on boys and men. It raises thought-provoking questions about the ways in which we define masculinity in American culture. It also highlights the importance of fostering healthy emotional and social development in boys and men.

In this memoir, McBee shares his experience and reflections on masculinity as he trains for an amateur boxing match. As a trans man, he discusses how his views on masculinity have evolved while weaving in research on the role of masculinity in modern society.

Baldwin believes that educators have a responsibility for challenging the deeply entrenched prejudices and biases within American society and shaping the moral and ethical values of students. He urges teachers to engage in critical reflection about the messages they are sending to their students and to be mindful of how power dynamics are taught and exercised. Finally, Baldwin emphasizes to teachers that education is not a neutral activity, but rather a catalyst for freedom and empowerment.

Coates intertwines race, masculinity and social factors to expose the systemic oppression that exists in education, criminal justice and housing policies, which all have a profound effect on the lives of Black men. He calls for a reimagining of society and a dismantling of the systems that perpetuate racism and oppression.