I used to think feminists were insane. I actually thought they were overblown, volatile, and superfluous and – get this, “asking for it.” I thought they hated men. I thought they wanted to destroy men. And, as ignorant as a turnip, I thought feminists were Satanists. (Gulp. Did I actually admit that?) It was what … Continue reading January Book Review: Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit (And Join the 2018 Women’s March)
April Book Review: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks
An absolutely compelling read, The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks (she does not capitalize her name) urges us to reclaim feminism for men as the result of patriarchy maintaining its power over their lives. I have to admit that this reading left me in awe. I had not thought of … Continue reading April Book Review: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks
Threats and Misogyny (Dislike of, Contempt for, or Ingrained Prejudice Against Women)
We live in a cruel world. But, you are already know that, right? Today, I felt the nudge to pass on someone else’s blog article not only in hopes of bringing attention to the embedded and horrific abuse pointed out by the article’s author (and victim), but in hopes of encouraging you (especially if you are a woman) to stand up, … Continue reading Threats and Misogyny (Dislike of, Contempt for, or Ingrained Prejudice Against Women)
