What Do Men Want?: Masculinity and Its Discontents

Nina Power's book explores the role of men in the twenty-first century, highlighting the crisis of masculinity and the need for men and women to live together in a world where capitalism and consumerism have replaced traditional values. She offers insights into how men and women can practice playfulness and forgiveness to reach a true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

From the acclaimed philosopher and author of One-Dimensional Woman, a bold, playful, and open-minded exploration of the role of men in the twenty-first century.

Something is definitely up with men. From millions online who engage with the manosphere to the #metoo backlash, from Men's Rights activists and incels to spiraling suicide rates, it's easy to see that, while men still rule the world, masculinity is in crisis.

How can men and women live together in a world where capitalism and consumerism have replaced the values - family, religion, service, and honor - that used to give our lives meaning? Feminism has gone some way towards dismantling the patriarchy, but how can we hold on to the best aspects of our metaphorical Father?

With illuminating writing from an original, big-picture perspective, Nina Power unlocks the secrets hidden in our culture to enable men and women to practice playfulness and forgiveness, and reach a true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141988931