''As long as men dominate women, we cannot have love between us. That love and domination can coexist is one of the most powerful lies patriarchy tells us all. Most men and women continue to believe it, but in truth, love transforms domination.'' [bell hooks, The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (New York: Washington Square Press, 2004): 123.]
In this second reading session, we will dive deeper into hooks’ analysis of men, masculinity and love. We talk about male sexual being, the role of work, and what feminism can do for men and we look at how masculinity is represented in pop culture.
''Mass media are a powerful vehicle for teaching the art of the possible. Enlightened men must claim it as the space of their public voice and create a progressive popular culture that will teach men how to connect with others, how to communicate, how to love.''
[bell hooks, The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (New York: Washington Square Press, 2004): 134.]
Join us for this conversation! You don't need any preparation; we will have excerpts from the book with us that we will read together. It's no problem if you have missed the first session as well. Walk in, have a coffee or a tea and some sweet treats and hop into some interesting conversation. We'd love to have you!
2 October does not work for you? No problem! Join us on October 9 and/or 16 when we will read more of bell hooks!