ABSTRACT

Men Speak Out is a collection of essays written by and about pro-feminist men. In the essays, which feature original, lively and accessible prose, anti-sexist men make sense of their gendered experiences in today’s culture.

The authors tackle the issues of feminism, growing up male, recognizing masculine privilege, taking action to change the imbalance of power and privilege and the constraints that men experience in confronting sexism. They describe their successes and challenges in bucking patriarchal systems in a culture that can be unsupportive of - or downright hostile to - a pro-feminist perspective.

In these chapters, a diverse group of men reflect on growing up, share moments in their day-to-day lives, and pose serious questions about being a pro-feminist male living, working, thinking, and learning in a sexist society.

chapter |6 pages

INTRODUCTION

part |2 pages

Part I: Masculinity and Identity

chapter |8 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|6 pages

The Real Slim Shady Ryan Heryford

chapter 5|3 pages

Straight Guys Can Dance, Too

chapter 6|4 pages

Stepping Out of Bounds Nathan Einschlag

chapter 7|10 pages

HOMBRES Y MACHOS

part |2 pages

Part IV: Points and Perspectives

chapter |4 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 24|8 pages

CONFESSIONS OF A PREMATURE PRO-FEMINIST

chapter 25|6 pages

LEARNING FROM WOMEN

chapter 26|6 pages

A Tribute to My Father

chapter 27|4 pages

PLAYGROUND VERTIGO

part |2 pages

Part V: Taking Action, Making Change