TY - GEN T1 - Good guys, bad guys : the perils of men's gender activism A1 - Carian, Emily K. LA - English PP - New York PB - New York University Press YR - 2024 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_dda_on1427068049 AB - Explores questions of masculinity, privilege, and identity to explain why some men become feminists while others become men's rights activistsIn the evolving landscape of gender activism in the United States, it is intriguing that four-in-ten American men now identify as feminists. Despite this seemingly positive shift, gender inequality remains deeply rooted in the US. Good Guys, Bad Guys delves into this paradox, unraveling the complexities of men's feminist allyship and its limitations in propelling genuine progress.Emily K. Carian masterfully dissects the narratives of two distinct groups of gender activists: feminist men and men who belong to the men's rights movement, which opposes feminism. By engaging directly with the men themselves, Carian constructs a compelling analysis of their journeys into these contrasting social movements.Surprisingly, Carian finds that both feminist men and men's rights activists share a common motivation for their engagement in gender activism: the desire to be perceived as "good men." However, this well-intentioned yet superficial drive hinders feminist men from envisioning concrete and effective strategies to challenge gender inequality. Conversely, it fuels men's rights activists'participation in a movement that fosters a virulent misogyny.Good Guys, Bad Guys exposes how even self-proclaimed feminist men inadvertently perpetuate gender inequality through their attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. As society navigates the complexities of gender activism, this book serves as a valuable resource in guiding the path towards a truly equal and inclusive future. OP - 252 NO - Description based upon print version of record. CN - HQ1233 .C35 2024 SN - 1479820970 SN - 9781479820979 SN - 9781479821006 SN - 1479821004 SN - 9781479821013 SN - 1479821012 KW - Male feminists. KW - Men : Identity. KW - Men's movement. KW - Anti-feminism. KW - Hommes féministes. KW - Hommes : Identité. KW - Mouvement masculiniste. KW - Antiféminisme. KW - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies. KW - Anti-feminism KW - Male feminists KW - Men : Identity KW - Men's movement KW - Society & culture: general. KW - Society. ER -