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Part One: The History of American Masculinity Grifters

Behind the Bastards

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Exploring Masculinity: The Flaws of Modern Day Knight Programs

This chapter critiques the practices of programs like the Modern Day Knight Project, questioning their value for affluent men seeking self-worth. It contrasts these experiences with military training, exposing a focus on humiliation over skill-building and addressing the cultural narratives around masculinity that these programs leverage.

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