Men In Groups

by Lionel Tiger & Robin Fox

Why do men form exclusively male groups such as secret societies, fraternities, clubs and cliques? First published in 1969, Lionel Tiger's highly original and controversial book claims that men derive a staisfaction from each other not availble in mixed society, that this is biologically natural and that it is literally a matter of survival for males to group.

Genres: Nonfiction, Gender, Sociology, Social Science, Gender Studies, Psychology, Philosophy

Paperback

First published February 1, 1970

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really neat, although it is dated in certain parts.

[Zach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bit dated in both research and vernacular but still presents a relevant message.

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first edition of this work. In its time, it provoked mych discussion. The thesis (Page xi): "The hypothesis is that the behavior of men in groups in part reflects an underlying biologically transmitted 'propensity' with roots in human evolutionary history. . . ." The book then proceeds by adducing evidence from animal and human societies. Again, in its day, an important work. . . .