There's no denying that men's involvement and interest in feminism is key to its continuing relevance and importance. Addressing the question of wh...
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Jul 24, 2010
This primer is a wonderful feminist overview. Shira Tarrant makes the case that all genders have a stake in gender equity, and in the process she helps normalize the notion of male participation.
The book succeeds by highlighting feminism's internal critiques. And, by showing the periodic shortcomings of theory-to-practice transitions. It seems to me that occasionally people are timid of, or repulsed by, feminism because they imagine it as a herd of monolithic characters; a doctrine esp More...
The book succeeds by highlighting feminism's internal critiques. And, by showing the periodic shortcomings of theory-to-practice transitions. It seems to me that occasionally people are timid of, or repulsed by, feminism because they imagine it as a herd of monolithic characters; a doctrine esp More...
May 25, 2009
Veronica
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First off, when you see the cover of the book you'll notice that this book is part of the Seal Press Studies series. But DO NOT FREAK OUT! While this book can easily be in a Gender & Women's Studies course syllabus, I also believe this is an excellent book for anyone to pick up in order to know more about how men have fit into the feminist movement.
What's that? You don't think that men have been a part of the feminist movement? Oh how mistaken you are! But it's not your fault that yo More...
What's that? You don't think that men have been a part of the feminist movement? Oh how mistaken you are! But it's not your fault that yo More...
Jun 22, 2011
Emily
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I got this as a nice Women's Studies 101 primer for my boyfriend, as we were discussing different ways for those with privilege to be allies in pushing for equality. Tarrant lays out an informative, but conversational guide on different routes men have taken to advocate for feminism. She treads carefully over points where there is disagreement: how some self-identify, the challenges of single-gender spaces, how patriarchy both harms and benefits men, etc. I learned a great deal from the book, as
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Nov 24, 2011
Franklin
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This book was quite informative, sometimes funny, had a pretty cover, and their last chapter actually had tops on what you can do to help. And they were GOOD tips, albeit simple, which is even more extraordinary.
Maybe if SOMEONE wouldn't be so scared and just read it!
Maybe if SOMEONE wouldn't be so scared and just read it!
Jan 02, 2012
Abbey
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This is a fantastic primer on masculinity and men within the feminist movement. I think it would be completely perfect for a Women's Studies 101 course.
It's really exciting to see all of this emerging scholarship on men within the feminist movement. I really love Seal Studies!
It's really exciting to see all of this emerging scholarship on men within the feminist movement. I really love Seal Studies!
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