The New American Macho - A Manifesto "No man in this country is saved from the overarching demand that he be macho. Even men who have achieved something different did so in relation to, flight from, and in disagreement with, the macho picture and creed of the American male. In short, this old macho, for it does come to us through ancient times, asks men to image themselves in brute strength with a desire to go to war, a strong face that will disallow tears, and a superior attitude over women that will sanction despicable abuse of thought and deed. This macho is the bread winner, the head of...
The New American Macho - A Manifesto "No man in this country is saved from the overarching demand that he be macho. Even men who have achieved somethi...