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In the novel ‘Black Bag,’ a classroom experiment invites questions about masculinity

Mar 25, 2026 · 7m
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  • Luke Kennard's 'Black Bag' novel explores masculinity through a classroom experiment.
  • A protagonist agrees to sit in a black bag, testing the 'mere-exposure effect'.
  • The experiment prompts questions about identity and societal perceptions of men.

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