Men Speak Out

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Announcing Publication of Men and Feminism (Seal Press)!



What people are saying about Men and Feminism —

Just by posing the question — can men be feminists? — Shira Tarrant launches a vital conversation.
-Michael Kimmel, author of Guyland

Using men's voices, Tarrant's engaging and innovative book reminds us that feminism isn't just for women.
-CJ Pascoe, author of Dude, You're a Fag

The idea that feminism is anti-male is one of the great misunderstandings of our time . . . Tarrant's reader-friendly style gives voice to men across the racial/ethnic and sexual orientation spectrum who grapple with questions about difference between responsibility and guilt, as well as the benefits and burdens of privilege.
-Jackson Katz, author of The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help


What people are saying about Men Speak Out —

Men Speak Out is a collection of 39 essays by men who [share] the visions they bring, the questions they have, and the challenges with which they wrestle.
—Keely Savoie, Bitch magazine

This book is where it's at: showcasing men who not only get it, but also get it right.
—Mandy Van Deven, Feminist Review

The collection of essays — written by men, about men — [is] very personal, easy to read, and down to earth.
—Byron Hurt, director Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes

Nothing short of groundbreaking.
—Allison McCarthy, Girlistic.com

This is important validation for men trapped in the masculine construct…and for all the trannies and queers who negotiate these issues.
—Inga Muscio, author of Cunt: A Declaration of Independence

Men Speak Out is an important addition to the growing body of work exploring men’s crucial role in the fight for gender justice.
—Lisa Jervis, founding editor and publisher of Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture

[This] can only be sign of better things to come for all of us.
—Daily Hernandez, co-editor of Colonize This!

This is an important book… to savor, discuss, and share with our sons and daughters.
—Michael A. Messner, Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Southern California

Not too long ago, a friend of a friend joking-aggressively asked me while we were out and about what the difference between misogyny and sex is… Lucky for me, Shira Tarrant put together a wonderful anthology of men’s views of feminism called Men Speak Out … and you’ll be gratified to know that … the men in this volume understand the distinctions very easily.
—Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon.net

Feminism is a dirty word. It conjures images of whiny, bitchy women with smug complaints about men. And the men who call themselves one? If they aren’t simply whipped, then it’s a cheap ploy at getting laid … Or so the story goes. Fortunately, there are new voices and views on the scene!

This one-of-a-kind anthology is hailed for asking sharp questions about negotiating the masculinity trap. Join the lively discussion about sexuality, identity, and men’s crucial role in the fight for progressive change.

Check out these Blog Blurbs and get in on the conversation:

Amanda Marcotte's Pandagon.net

Check it out here:

http://pandagon. net/index. php/site/comments/men_speak_out_and_much_is_learned/
•Hugo Schwyzer's Blog

•Bluemilk Blog

This Toronto blogger wrote a kick-ass review of Men Speak Out:
•http://dante-andthelobster.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-really-enjoyed-men-speak-out-views-on.html

New blog about Men Speak Out by contributing author, Jeremy Adam Smith:
•http://daddy-dialectic.blogspot.com

Read excerpts from Men Speak Out here:

Nate Einschlag writes about playing college basketball --
•http://mrcforchange.o rg/leavingtheteam.html

Shira Tarrant introduces Men Speak Out--
•http://www.mrcforcha nge.org/menspeakout.html



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This week’s edition of Women: Body & Soul looks at the book Men Speak Out: Views on Gender, Sex and Power, edited by Shira Tarrant. Joining Thursday’s show are author Shira Tarrant, filmmaker Byron Hurt, author Jeremy Adam Smith, and author Jacob Anderson-Minshall.