"Many men confess that they lie because they can get away with it; their lies are forgiven. To understand why male lying is more accepted in our lives we have to understand the way in which power and privilege are accorded men simply because they are males within a patriarchal culture. The very concept of 'being a man' and a 'real man' has always implied that when necessary men can take action that breaks the rules, that is above the law. Patriarchy tells us daily through movies, television and magazines that men of power can do whatever they want, that it's this freedom that makes them men."
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bell hooks
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks | Goodreads
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