The Guy's Guide to Feminism

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In just one generation, age-old ideas about women have been swept aside . . . but what does that have to do with men Authors Michael Kaufman and Michael Kimmel, two of the worlds leading male advocates of gender equality, believe it has everything to do with themand that its crucial to educate men about feminism in order for them to fully understand just how important and positive these changes have been for them.

Kaufman and Kimmel address these issues in The Guys Guide to Feminism. Hip and accessible, it contains nearly a hundred entriesfrom Autonomy to Zero Tolerancewritten in varying tones (humorous, satirical, irreverent, thoughtful, and serious) and in many forms (top ten lists, comics, interviews, mini-stories, and more). Each topic celebrates the ongoing gains that are improving the lives of women and girlsand what that really means for men.

Informal and fun yet substantive and intelligent, The Guys Guide to Feminism illustrates how understanding and supporting feminism can help men live richer, fuller, and happier lives.

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"From sexist ads to honor killings, there are seventy-plus feminist issues explained in The Guy's Guide to Feminism--a relevant, inclusive, funny, and straight-to-the-point explanation of how and why feminism improves life for the male half the the world, too." --Gloria Steinem "The Michael K's have created an admirably accessible guide for guys to understand and embrace the other (often more incendiary) F-word. And it's even funny. Quite remarkable. Everyone knows feminists have no sense of humor!" --Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q on CBC radio and TV "The Guy's Guide to Feminism is the book for guys on how to be more authentic and fight for a more just world." --Courtney Martin, editor of Feministing.com "Feminism touches everyone, everyday. Kaufman and Kimmel guide us through a conversation that is imperative in our society--and they do it with clarity and humor." --Don McPherson, College Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, now social educator

Author Bio

Michael Kimmel is a distinguished professor of sociology and gender studies at Stony Brook University in New York. The author or editor of more than twenty books, including Manhood in America, The Gendered Society, The History of Men, and Guyland, he lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.