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The reason racism is a feminist issue is easily explained by the inherent definition of feminism. Feminism is the political theory and practice to free all women: women of color, working-class women, poor women, physically challenged women, lesbians, old women, as well as white economically privileged heterosexual women. Anything less than this is not ferninism, but merely female self-aggrandizement.
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I’m currently taking a class on History of American Manhood which is very fascinating. If you’re into masculinity and manhood studies, I’d suggest taking a look at this list. Or you can just look into it if you’re a history nerd like I am.
Books
Michael Kimmel, Manhood in America: A Cultural History. Third Edition (Oxford University Press, 2011)
Kimmel writes on white middle class masculinity. This book is more of a social history (he is a sociologist, and not a historian after all) interpretation of the genteel patriarch, heroic artisan, and the self-made men. For a more recent manhood reading, you can look into Guyland.
George Chauncey, Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940 (Basic Books, 1995)
A great book! It really reveals a life regular people would never have thought existed. It argues against three myths of the gay world: myth of isolation, invisibility, and internalization. This is also a cool place to fine awesome stories and fun facts.
Kristin L. Hoganson, Fighting for American Manhood: How Gender Politics Provoked the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars (Yale University Press, 1998)
I’m pretty sure this was Hoganson’s dissertation, so, it reads like one. However, it attempts a discussion of discourse and manhood. If anything, it can help think about our current discourse on masculinity and wars.
For a more discourse center reading, however, you should read Gail Dine’s Manliness & Civilization. I loved this book because it goes into theory discussions and theory is cool! (Yes, that’s a direct link to an online version of the book)Kevin P. Murphy, Political Manhood: Red Bloods, Mollycoddles, and the Politics of Progressive Era Reform (Columbia University Press, 2008)
Not one of my favorites so far. But it’s still history~
Stephen Estes, I Am a Man! Race, Manhood & the Civil Rights Movement (University of North Carolina Press, 2005)
I think this is my favorite book of the class. First, you should know I love AA history, and have :’feelings on the Civil Rights movement, especially on Malcolm X/Black Panther. Estes is excellent at getting at the roots of masculinity in the movement(s) and discussion of race + manhood. One of the best books, written phenomenally well and yeah, if you read any of these books, read this one.
It also has the greatest chapter title: “The Baddest Motherfuckers Ever to Set Foot Inside of History”Articles (with some links)
McCurdy, John Gilbert. “Gentlemen and Soldiers: Competing Visions of Manhood in Early Jamestown.” [pdf]
Jenkins and Hine, “Black Men’s History: Toward a Gendered Perspective” [pdf]
Brown, Kathleen M. “Strength of the Lion… Arms Like Polished Iron” [pdf]
These are just some of the articles. I didn’t want to post everything because we haven’t finished the course yet. I didn’t want to post anything I wouldn’t be able to discuss and/or answer questions about.
I hope this helps your interests or curiosity of manhood and masculinity in the USA. Happy reading!
In case you don’t know, there’s this cool tumblr now and whoever runs it (Danielle, I believe) is one of the best people out there.
Join in the fun :)
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MY ANACONDA DON’T WANT NONE if you say no, because I respect your boundaries.
‘CAUSE I’M LONG, AND STRONG
AND I’M DOWN TO GET THE FRICTION ON as long as it’s okay with you. otherwise I’m good with a movie and some tea.SO LADIES, LADIES, IF YOU WANNA ROLL IN MY MERCEDES please let me know ahead of time so that I can plan accordingly
BABY GOT self-respect
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IT’S OUT!
Mary and I finally have the first copy out of our feminist newsletter, The F Spot. We are trying to distribute it around campus and the professors are really excited over it. Hopefully we get a lot of submissions for the next issue.
Word.
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Male chauvinism is unfortunately prevalent here. Blaming rape on the short-skirted woman, mistaking drunkenness or garrulousness as an invitation.
No is no. Consent is king! Or queen.
Besides, no amount of liquor will make me sleep with anybody that I don’t like. I am happily content with my variety of choices (composed of one guy; not knocking any polyamorous couples out there, though).
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