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mads_jpg's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Had an interesting moment when I was reading this book on the train surrounded by young men on their way to a screening of the World Cup. Just felt like a perfect representation of positive and toxic masculinity: the comradery along with the unnecessary one-upping, the high energy and the voices they were clearly deepening to sound more masculine.
This was a fantastic read and did a great job of examining why masculinity needs to change, as well as how it can change.
This was a fantastic read and did a great job of examining why masculinity needs to change, as well as how it can change.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Murder, War, and Classism
epellicci's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
The Descent of Man had the potential to be an inspiring and insightful read on gender issues however I found it lacked analysis and a deeper understanding of the topics addressed. Slightly repetitive and shallow, Perry presents more of a personal theory and mussing around masculinity and feminism than the comprehensive and researched piece I was hoping for. I found it interesting, somewhat charming, and at times agreed strongly with what Perry has to say, but on a whole the book felt like it lacked substance to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
Minor: Sexual content