Since its original publication in 1989, this work has been widely cited in gender studies literature. In 13 essays, Stoltenberg articulates the first fully argued liberation theory for men that will also liberate women. He argues that male sexual identity is entirely a political and ethical construction whose advantages grow out of injustice. His ...
In this practical follow up to Refusing to be a Man , John Stoltenberg uses a combination of case studies, autobiography, checklists and discussion points, to speak directly to men about how the social construction of manhood operates in everyday relationships and to show how these same dynamics drive the behaviour of gangs, race-hate groups, ...
This breakthrough book from the author of Refusing to Be a Man offers a daring alternative to the cult of masculinity. Stoltenberg explains why men so often act as if they were split in two--like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--and provides a realistic prescription for gender justice, showing exactly how men can put this wisdom to work in every aspect of ...
A provocative look at the dehumanizing impact of pornography, based on Stoltenberg's experimental workshops that expose men to their own perceptions of pornography.
In a clarion call to all men to cease trying to redeem manhood and start along the path of authentic, passionate, and integrated selfhood, the author of Refusing to Be a Man proposes a daring alternative to the modern cult of masculinity.
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