Decoding Feminism For Men: A blueprint for understanding Feminism at its core

By Alim Barry

If you are a man, you must be wondering why on earth should you associate yourself with something that seems so feminine on the surface? After all society has convinced you to reject anything less than its prescribed sense of masculinity, the hard shell bubble that prevents you from crying, feeling pain, openly expressing your feelings or full rage of emotions The hard shell space that demonises you when you fall short of that prescribed masculinity or pressurises you to the point of death to fall in line; the sort of masculinity that results in explosive behaviour, wild aggression and outright animosity towards women and their progress in society.Worry not You are not to be blamed Take a deep breath You don't need to feel ashamed or emasculated to learn about something that doesn't only provide a platform for women's right but also provides concrete solutions to your concerns and needs. This book is for you If you are a woman, you probably might be saying, "Feminism is no man's business It's confines only to women's struggles and it requires no man's involvement." Well, that's far from the truth Women can not afford to speak of Feminism and fighting for equality in whispers and expect the wind of change to sway in their direction. Feminism is a two way street It calls for a collective effort, a collective awakening, a collective drive, a collective consciousness, to level the playing field Much is made about Feminism today yet little is known about the term. It is a loaded term that means different things to different people in different circumstances . It is a term that is often taken out of context, to play into a vast scope of ideologies and political interests. Generally though, feminism is widely misconstrued as only pertaining to women's rights. This, of-course should be taken with a grain of salt. In fact, the term feminism was first used by Charles Courier, a French Philosopher, in the year 1837, to explain the gap in job opportunities between men and women. Since then, feminism has been used in different countries, with different connotations, in line with their own cultures and traditions, leaving room for a great deal of head-scratching around the subject. That's why feminism is misunderstood and widely rejected by men. In this book, Alim Barry unpacks the term in its rightful context, provides a historical background and empirical facts as well as contemporary studies, to better understand feminism as a movement, explain why it is relevant today and why should men be feminist. But first, it's important to start with the basics. Feminism at its core, is the equality of sexes. Nothing more. Nothing less. It doesn't mean women are superior to men. It doesn't mean only women's voices are amplified. It doesn't mean footing the bill on a date. It doesn't mean men will loose out of power, influence, and authority. It doesn't mean there will be a negative shifts in relationships, marriages, and cultures. It's a word that represents a movement which advocates for equal rights of all gender identities. So if it that simple, why is feminism misunderstood? Some points to a bad branding. Some say it's because feminism has lived its times. Others reckoned that it's because it has been weaponised to pander to the grieving narratives of the voiceless and the less fortunate. Each one of these arguments deserves a fair amount of consideration, at least for the sake of an evidence-based debate. Taking on issues such as Masculinity, Patriarchy, Sexism, Misogyny, Manoshphere and Rape, Alim Barry argues that we often get stuck in semantics, that feminism is the way to go for women's rights but it's also the answer and solution to men's issues and concerns. While the word does include fem, it doesn't pertain to women's rights only, much like Man-kind doesn't mean the existence of men only. If this sounds like your cup of tea, order your copy now And join the conversation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578831376
• ISBN13: 9780578831374
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: R. R. Bowker
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"