ABSTRACT

In this practical follow up to Refusing to be a Man, John Stoltenberg uses a combination of case studies, autobiography, checklists and discussion points, to speak directly to men about how the social construction of manhood operates in everyday relationships and to show how these same dynamics drive the behaviour of gangs, race-hate groups, and international imperialism. Readers will find here new perspectives on intimacy, gender, and violence and be pushed to re-examine their ideas of manhood and gender identity generally. Stoltenberg's new introduction sets the book in academic context, summarising the game theory of gender which underlies all his work.

chapter 1|7 pages

HOW CAN I BE LESS AFRAID OF OTHER MEN?

chapter 4|6 pages

HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT MANHOOD REALLY IS?

chapter 7|11 pages

WHAT IF MY FATHER DIDN’T LOVE ME?

chapter 8|6 pages

WHAT IF I FEEL LIKE A FATHERLESS SON?

chapter 12|8 pages

WHAT’S SUPPOSED TO TURN A REAL MAN ON?

chapter 13|12 pages

WHY CAN’T I FEEL OK TO BE ME?

chapter 15|7 pages

HOW CAN I GET WOMEN TO TRUST ME?

chapter 19|16 pages

HOW CAN I HAVE BETTER SEX?