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Deep Secrets: Boys Friendships and the Crisis of Connection,New
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Boys are emotionally illiterate and dont want intimate friendships. In this empirically grounded challenge to our stereotypes about boys and men, Niobe Way reveals the intense intimacy among teenage boys especially during early and middle adolescence. Boys not only share their deepest secrets and feelings with their closest male friends, they claim that without them they would go wacko. Yet as boys become men, they become distrustful, lose these friendships, and feel isolated and alone.Drawing from hundreds of interviews conducted throughout adolescence with black, Latino, white, and Asian American boys, Deep Secrets reveals the ways in which we have been telling ourselves a false story about boys, friendships, and human nature. Boys descriptions of their male friendships sound more like something out of Love Story than Lord of the Flies. Yet in late adolescence, boys feel they have to man up by becoming stoic and independent. Vulnerable emotions and intimate friendships are for girls and gay men. No homo becomes their mantra.These findings are alarming, given what we know about links between friendships and health, and even longevity. Rather than a boy crisis, Way argues that boys are experiencing a crisis of connection because they live in a culture where human needs and capacities are given a sex (female) and a sexuality (gay), and thus discouraged for those who are neither. Way argues that the solution lies with exposing the inaccuracies of our gender stereotypes and fostering these critical relationships and fundamental human skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection'? A: 'Deep Secrets' explores the theme of emotional intimacy among boys and how societal norms impact male friendships, revealing the importance of these connections during adolescence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Niobe Way, who conducts extensive research on boys' friendships and emotional development.
- Q: What age group does the book focus on? A: The book primarily focuses on teenage boys, especially during early and middle adolescence, examining their friendships and emotional experiences.
- Q: Is this book based on research? A: Yes, 'Deep Secrets' is based on hundreds of interviews with boys from diverse backgrounds, providing an empirically grounded perspective on male friendships.
- Q: What is the significance of friendship in boys' lives according to the book? A: The book highlights that friendship is crucial for boys, as it provides emotional support and connection, which is often lost as they transition into adulthood.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book available in? A: The book is available as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still functional.
- Q: How many pages does 'Deep Secrets' have? A: The book contains 336 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What binding type does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Deep Secrets' is a paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Deep Secrets' published? A: The book was published on May 6, 2013.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for this book? A: 'Deep Secrets' is aimed at readers interested in psychology, gender studies, and those looking to understand the dynamics of male friendships.