Engaging with provocative research and data, this book challenges readers to rethink their views on pornography, a topic that remains both controversial and relevant today. Through a critical examination of various perspectives, it encourages a deeper understanding of the implications surrounding this issue.
Focusing on the intellectual history of post-World War II feminist theory, the book explores how early feminist theorists shaped contemporary understandings of gender as a social construct. It highlights the contributions of both prominent figures like Simone de Beauvoir and lesser-known scholars such as Mirra Komarovsky and Viola Klein. By examining this often-overlooked period, the author argues that it serves as a crucial turning point in the evolution of feminist thought, laying the groundwork for subsequent waves of feminism.
Men Speak Out is a collection of essays written by and about pro-feminist men. In the essays, which feature original, lively and accessible prose, anti-sexist men make sense of their gendered experiences in today’s culture. The authors tackle the issues of feminism, growing up male, recognizing masculine privilege, taking action to change the imbalance of power and privilege and the constraints that men experience in confronting sexism. They describe their successes and challenges in bucking patriarchal systems in a culture that can be unsupportive of - or downright hostile to - a pro-feminist perspective. In these chapters, a diverse group of men reflect on growing up, share moments in their day-to-day lives, and pose serious questions about being a pro-feminist male living, working, thinking, and learning in a sexist society.