jaywithwhiskey's review
2.0
I like this but it feels super introductory than what I was expecting. It's a quick read but I took my time going through it. It's an interesting topic that deserves so much more attention from people so glad this book exists. But personally felt some things were generalized and not enough digging into certain sub-topics and research.
berlinbookworm's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
noiraet's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Well-written and accessible introduction to the topic - especially for people who are very new to it all (not a lot that was new for me though)
Well-written and accessible introduction to the topic - especially for people who are very new to it all (not a lot that was new for me though)
calinbudau's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
doesn't go into enough detail, i understand the target audience is more teenage boys/ young men, but the author mentions reading bell hooks etc. as a teenager which is a bit more radical than this, so i think going into more depth is warranted. that being said, it's a quick read and very accessible starting point for someone that may be new to feminism or coming at it with a negative perception of feminism, as many young boys particularly might be, from being radicalised against it online. i also appreciate the wealth of resources provided at the end of the book
hannahh's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined by J.J. Bola.
An introductory work around masculinity and patriarchy and the way this advantages and disadvantages men in society. It includes the importance of understanding this for men but also having empathy and understanding for feminism and women's issues because the whole patriarchy inhibits all people.
It deals with the intersectionality of the issues with an understanding needed for a beginner and for a male audience who may be new to the topic or wary of what it means for them and their position in society. I was pleasantly surprised at the understanding directed towards feminism and equality and the willingness to discuss particular issues and read further into something that men would not necessarily think was something to do with them.
Would love for all men to be given this book as an entryway into talking about patriarchy, masculinity and feminism, especially because it tries to deal with specifically masculine topics like sports to make it feel more accessible to that audience.
It also spends time debunking myths and automatic assumptions that people may have through reading the media or through right wing discussions of feminism and masculinity. This feels really important and helpful at the moment with social media spreading incorrect information or lacking all sides to people's stories.
Highly recommend the book and the Outspoken series by Pluto Press.
An introductory work around masculinity and patriarchy and the way this advantages and disadvantages men in society. It includes the importance of understanding this for men but also having empathy and understanding for feminism and women's issues because the whole patriarchy inhibits all people.
It deals with the intersectionality of the issues with an understanding needed for a beginner and for a male audience who may be new to the topic or wary of what it means for them and their position in society. I was pleasantly surprised at the understanding directed towards feminism and equality and the willingness to discuss particular issues and read further into something that men would not necessarily think was something to do with them.
Would love for all men to be given this book as an entryway into talking about patriarchy, masculinity and feminism, especially because it tries to deal with specifically masculine topics like sports to make it feel more accessible to that audience.
It also spends time debunking myths and automatic assumptions that people may have through reading the media or through right wing discussions of feminism and masculinity. This feels really important and helpful at the moment with social media spreading incorrect information or lacking all sides to people's stories.
Highly recommend the book and the Outspoken series by Pluto Press.