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In The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love, bell hooks argues that patriarchal values harm both men and women by enforcing rigid gender roles that deny men vulnerability and perpetuate cycles of violence and domination. She advocates for a new definition of masculinity grounded in tenderness and integrity, urging both men and women to engage in reciprocal love to dismantle patriarchy effectively. The book contains discussions about the effects of patriarchy, including abuse, violence, sexual assault, and anti-gay bias.