Boys' Secrets and Men's Loves

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Exploring the intersection of patriarchy and masculinity, this memoir recounts the author's journey as a gay man from an Italian American background in New Jersey. He reflects on the trauma boys face during their initiation into patriarchal norms and how these experiences shape their acceptance of harmful masculinity. Through art, philosophy, and love, he emphasizes the importance of solidarity between men and women in resisting patriarchal structures, revealing how such systems negatively impact both genders.