Erick DuPree, PhD is a literary anthropologist specializing in the intersection of literature and how it impacts culture. His research examines how literature shapes human experience, identity, sexual politics, and kinship.
Societal perceptions of masculinity are often rooted in traditional and restrictive norms, which can pressure gay men to conform to stereotypical ideals, leading to internalized homophobia, feelings of inadequacy, and a dimin...