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From the acclaimed philosopher and author of One-Dimensional Woman, a bold, playful and open-minded exploration of the role of men in the twenty-first century "[Power is] less interested in the sins of the fathers and more concerned with the potential virtues of the sons... her conclusion... points to a more positive future in which the war of the sexes gives way to a playful peace." - Julian Baggini, Literary ReviewSomething is definitely up with men. From millions online who engage with the manosphere to the #metoo backlash, from Men's Rights activists and incels to spiralling suicide rates, it's easy to see that, while men still rule the world, masculinity is in crisis. How can men and women live together in a world where capitalism and consumerism have replaced the values - family, religion, service and honour - that used to give our lives meaning? Feminism has gone some way towards dismantling the patriarchy, but how can we hold on to the best aspects of our metaphorical Father? "It has never been less fashionable to be a man. Masculinity is routinely damned as inherently "toxic" - yet "men are frequently trapped in systems of other men's making", as feminist philosopher Pow

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Author

Nina Power

Publisher

Penguin UK

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9780241356517

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Sociology, Social_sciences

Updated

2026-03-24