“At a young age, boys learn that to express compassion or empathy is to show weakness. They hear confusing messages that force them to repress their emotions, establish hierarchies, and constantly prove their masculinity ... whether boys and later men have chosen to resist or conform to this masculine norm, there is loneliness, anxiety, and pain.”
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is an American documentary filmmaker known for her focus on gender inequality issues. She gained recognition for her documentary 'The Mask You Wear', which delves into the status of women in society, politics, and the workplace. more