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0415956579 978-0415956574 December 12, 2007 1

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.


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"...talk about amazing voices! Tarrant has collected bite-sized first-person narratives of men who identify as feminists speaking insightfully, often movingly, on a range of issues..." —Michael A. Messner, Univeristy of Southern California, Signs

"Instead of wasting energy on the questions of who is and is not allowed within the land of feminism, Tarrant offers a survey of those who live and work within the movement by their own determination...Men Speak Out succeeds on two fronts: by expanding the concept of 'We' in feminism and by offering those young men who are increasingly appearing in gender studies classes a chance to read their own voices, and see themselves as 'We'." —Keely Savoie, Bitch Magazine

"Men Speak Out is an important book for feminism...This book provides something important in reframing the old debates about women's rights, especially in this supposedly post-feminist time." —Mandy Van Deven, Feminist Review 

"One of the best things about these essays is that they are so approachable. While you might not agree with every single writer, you don't have to worry about being offended or patronized. This collection represents a wide spectrum of ideas, but they are all presented in a respectful, articulate manner...Men Speak Out is an important text for feminist scholars and the general public." Allyson Whipple, BitchBuzz Review

"...a well-written, engrossing collection that adds even more male voices to the ever-growing body of literature on men and masculinity" J.R. Mitrano, Choice

"Men Speak Out...demonstrates the need for a sense of community for work working to be active allies - especially if the alternative is to tune out and continue actively complying with domination."

Feminist Collections, Fall 2008

 

About the Author

Shira Tarrant is an assistant professor in the department of women’s studies at California State University, Long Beach. Her earlier successful book When Sex Became Gender was published by Routledge in 2006.


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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 12, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0415956579
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415956574
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Shira Tarrant is an expert in gender politics, feminism, pop culture, and masculinity. She is author of Men and Feminism (Seal Press), When Sex Became Gender (Routledge), and editor of the provocative anthology Men Speak Out: Views on Gender, Sex and Power (Routledge). She is currently co-editing Fashion Talks: Undressing the Power of Style.

Shira Tarrant's work has appeared in Bitch, off our backs, Women's Studies Quarterly, Huffington Post, Genre magazine, The Women's Movement Today: An Encyclopedia of Third-Wave Feminism, and Fix Me Up: Essays on Television Dating and Makeover Shows (forthcoming).

Shira is the column editor for "The Man Files" at the popular blog Girl With Pen. She is a frequent invited speaker at college campuses and other public venues, and is quoted widely in print, television, radio and online media.

Shira Tarrant has a PhD in political science from UCLA and fond memories of lounging on the grass in the campus sculpture garden.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essentialy Feminist and Fantastic!!!, January 22, 2008
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This collection of essays is an essential addition to the feminist discourse. It includes essays that speak to the issues at the forefront of the socio political change that feminist analysis invites. I am so glad that such an important subject has been tackled by such an incredible thinker.
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5.0 out of 5 stars hearing it from the guys, April 12, 2010
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Interesting book because it's all other dudes thoughts on the topic. The essays are all very different, and that makes it an engaging collection. I got one for my sister as well!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading!, June 22, 2010
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I love Men Speak Out! I teach Women's and Gender Studies and this book has been essential in introducing students to masculinity studies. It features diverse voices and accessible writing that immediately pulls you in. Highly recommended for educators, students, and anyone who believes that feminism is not just for--or about--women.
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