Good Guys, Bad Guys

The Perils of Men's Gender Activism

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Emily K. Carian

Verlag:

New York University Press

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: 99LNY8D

EAN: 9781479821013

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Mo, 13.07.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 54.–

Beschreibung

Explores questions of masculinity, privilege, and identity to explain why some men become feminists while others become mens rights activists. In the evolving landscape of gender activism in the United States, it is intriguing that four-in-ten American men now identify as feminists. Despite this seemingly positive shift, gender inequality remains deeply rooted in the US. Good Guys, Bad Guys delves into this paradox, unraveling the complexities of mens feminist allyship and its limitations in propelling genuine progress. Emily K. Carian masterfully dissects the narratives of two distinct groups of gender activists: feminist men and men who belong to the men's rights movement, which opposes feminism. By engaging directly with the men themselves, Carian constructs a compelling analysis of their journeys into these contrasting social movements. Surprisingly, Carian finds that both feminist men and mens rights activists share a common motivation for their engagement in gender activism: the desire to be perceived as good men. However, this well-intentioned yet superficial drive hinders feminist men from envisioning concrete and effective strategies to challenge gender inequality. Conversely, it fuels mens rights activists participation in a movement that fosters a virulent misogyny. Good Guys, Bad Guys. exposes how even self-proclaimed feminist men inadvertently perpetuate gender inequality through their attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. As society navigates the complexities of gender activism, this book serves as a valuable resource in guiding the path towards a truly equal and inclusive future.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Emily K. Carian

Erscheinungsjahr

2024

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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