Men After #MeToo: Being an Ally in the Fight Against Sexual Harassment

This book explores why sexual harassment against women occurs and how we can better respond to and prevent it. It argues that we need a paradigm-shifting perspective to eradicate the social and cultural tolerance of sexual harassment and the victim blaming of women. It also explores what part men can play in combating sexual harassment, emphasizing that it is important not only to see men as perpetrators but also as empowered bystanders. The #MeToo movement constitutes a potential instructive moment for men to change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 259 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of men's roles and responsibilities in combating sexual harassment, offering a profound understanding of the underlying causes and effective strategies for prevention. Through a rigorous analysis that combines theoretical frameworks with empirical data derived from in-depth interviews with 25 Danish men, the author challenges prevailing notions and sheds light on the pervasive social and cultural tolerance of sexual harassment. By exploring the framing of the debates on sexual harassment, the book also delves into the socialization processes of men, raising critical questions about why some individuals feel entitled to engage in such behavior. Moreover, it examines the potential role of men in combating sexual harassment, emphasizing that they should not be solely perceived as perpetrators but also as empowered bystanders. The book argues that the #MeToo movement presents a transformative opportunity for men, encouraging them to embrace change and become active agents in creating a more inclusive and respectful society.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of men's roles and responsibilities in combating sexual harassment, offering a profound understanding of the underlying causes and effective strategies for prevention. Through a rigorous analysis that combines theoretical frameworks with empirical data derived from in-depth interviews with 25 Danish men, the author challenges prevailing notions and sheds light on the pervasive social and cultural tolerance of sexual harassment. By exploring the framing of the debates on sexual harassment, the book also delves into the socialization processes of men, raising critical questions about why some individuals feel entitled to engage in such behavior. Moreover, it examines the potential role of men in combating sexual harassment, emphasizing that they should not be solely perceived as perpetrators but also as empowered bystanders. The book argues that the #MeToo movement presents a transformative opportunity for men, encouraging them to embrace change and become active agents in creating a more inclusive and respectful society.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030969103
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022