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This book makes the case that men tend to do better in more feminist societies and how traditional gender roles are harming men as well. The book talks in a straightforward fashion, cites numerous studies and throws shade at Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro and other alt-right figures who have made claims in the past that a lack of traditional gender roles is emasculating young men and contributing to their misery. Liz Pl ...more
This book makes the case that men tend to do better in more feminist societies and how traditional gender roles are harming men as well. The book talks in a straightforward fashion, cites numerous studies and throws shade at Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro and other alt-right figures who have made claims in the past that a lack of traditional gender roles is emasculating young men and contributing to their misery. Liz Pl ...more
Plank manages to balance the hard task of dismantling toxic masculinity without demonising everyone. A very constructive book that unfortunately probably won't be read by the people who need to read it most, but still beneficial to all who read it.
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Fantastic book. Liz Plank tackles the rising problem of 'toxic masculinity', or the negative expectations of men and the consequences they face when they do not conform to the stereotype. I absolutely loved the coining of 'Masculine Panic Warrior' to talk about commentators constantly pushing for going backwards, without looking at the consequence. Plank lambasts the fear and short sightedness these commentators advocate for and the suffering that results. I appreciate that this brand of 'radica
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