Redefinition
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Thaïs D'Escufon
Reimagining Masculinity: New Paths for 21st Century Men
Men are not robots, but they need an update. Yet, it’s not necessarily the one we think. There’s a lot of talk about deconstructing masculinity on the internet, in the press, in politics, and at universities. The message is clear: if a man doesn’t accept abandoning traditional masculinity, he won’t fit into the New World of progress. But what does…
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Contemporary heroes: A critical analysis of Gandhi and Mandela, an artificial redefinition
In our society, “hero” figures evolve with the times, reflecting prevailing values. In this article, we look at contemporary heroes, with a particular focus on Gandhi and Mandela. Do these icons, praised for their pacifist actions, really deserve their status, or are they the fruit of an artificial narrative construction? Who are our contemporary heroes? Over the decades, the list…
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