What Do Men Want?

Name: What Do Men Want?
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141988931
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Masculinity and Its Discontents

By Nina Power

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What Do Men Want? by Nina Power offers a thought-provoking exploration of masculinity in contemporary society, examining the roles and expectations placed on men. The book delves into cultural and philosophical discussions about what it means to be male today, interrogating traditional gender norms and urging for understanding and empathy. Through an engaging narrative, it encourages readers to reconsider preconceived notions about gender and identity.
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This insightful exploration delves into contemporary masculinity, examining societal expectations and the complexities of gender identity. You might enjoy this thought-provoking read if you're interested in understanding current gender dynamics, cultural influences, and the shifting landscape of male identity in today's world.

What Do Men Want?

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A philosopher asks, what exactly do men get out of being men in the twenty-first century?

Something 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 has 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?

With illuminating writing from an original, big-picture perspective, Nina Power unlocks the secrets hidden in our culture to enable men and women to practise playfulness and forgiveness, and reach a true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love.

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What Do Men Want? by Nina Power has been praised for offering a nuanced and humanistic approach to the current discourse on gender politics. Reviewers appreciate its originality, humour, and the way it challenges prevailing narratives about masculinity. The book is noted for promoting dialogue and reflection on gender relations, advocating for a balanced and empathetic understanding that recognises the complexities of both men and women's experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141988931

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Nina Power is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Roehampton. Her interests include philosophy, film, art, feminism and politics, and she has written regularly for the Guardian, Wire, frieze, Strike! and Radical Philosophy, amongst other publications. She is the author of One-Dimensional Woman (Zer0, 2009), which the New Statesman called 'a joy to read'.