Reviews tagging 'Violence'

For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank

4 reviews

leontyna's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

I knew a bit about toxic masculinity before diving into this book but definitely not enough and I didn't fully grasp that helping men out of this mindset is a way to increase equality.
The saddest thing though is how the title was translated into Polish because people who should read it probably won't pick it up due to that and this horrible cover.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Violence and Sexual violence

takarakei's review

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Every person regardless of gender identity needs to read this book (especially if you call yourself a feminist). I believe it is an important resource towards saving our humanity in this crazy world. This book breaks down a lot of male gender stereotypes and explains why patriarchal society and culture is harmful to everyone (including men). I also recommend you check out Liz on the "Man Enough" podcast.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Violence, Mental illness, Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

Minor: Drug abuse, Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Addiction, Rape, Alcoholism, Islamophobia, and Transphobia

Many of the above TW/CW are mentioned anecdotally in this book as part of explanations of patriarchal culture.

lovest's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Gun violence

ninaszewczyk's review against another edition

hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Ableism, Addiction, Islamophobia, Sexual violence, Hate crime, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Murder, Violence, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and War