A History of Masculinity: From Patriarchy to Gender Justice

Ivan Jablonka's book "The Patriarchy" is a highly acclaimed, bestselling work that offers a re-examination of the patriarchy and its impact on men. It ranges widely across cultures and offers an updated model of masculinity based on a theory of gender justice. Jablonka argues that men should be as involved in gender justice as women and that we must gain a deeper understanding of the structure of patriarchy in order to build a more equal and respectful society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

An exhilarating and thought-provoking work, "Jablonka" combines scholarship with inspiration. This captivating book has not only sparked conversations but also challenged societal norms and expectations. As a highly acclaimed and bestselling work from one of France's preeminent historians, "Jablonka" offers a profound exploration of the patriarchy and its impact on men. Spanning across diverse cultures, from Mesopotamia to Confucianism to Christianity to the eighteenth-century revolutions, Jablonka delves into the origins of patriarchal societies. He then presents an updated model of masculinity, grounded in a theory of gender justice, which seeks to redistribute gender roles, just as social justice advocates for the redistribution of wealth. Jablonka argues that it is time for men to actively engage in gender justice, just as women have been doing for decades. By gaining a deeper understanding of the patriarchal structure and reframing the conversation to prioritize the rights of women, Jablonka aims to build a more equal and respectful society. Widely acclaimed in France, this important work from a major thinker has left a lasting impact on readers.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141993706