In Chabon's latest book, Manhood for Amateurs, rather than attacking the traditional characteristics attributed to masculinity – leader, hunter, and warrior – he argues that no man can fulfill them. ... Michael Chabon took a stand in his book and defend men's refusal to stop and ask for directions is a "foundational cliche of woman's criticism, analysis, and stand-up mockery of male behavior," and masculinity is becoming the discrimination of manhood. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate