Every Man: Why Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue, and How You Can Make a Difference

by Jackson Katz

The paradigm-shifting book about men's violence against women, how it affects us all, and how men are the only ones that can stop it.

Until now, violence against women has been seen as a women's issue that some good men help out with but Jackson Katz argues that, in fact, it is a men's issue and every man has a role to play in preventing it. As the world-leading writer, speaker and educator on men's violence, Jackson unpicks the causes of gender violence and shows how we can dismantle them, revealing a path to a brighter future. There are sections

- The triad of men's violence that affects us women, other men and themselves, through suicide
- The importance of inviting rather than inciting men to act out of responsibility rather than guilt
- Men's responsibility as leaders and role models for young men
- The Bystander Approach: how we can all speak up against misogyny safely and effectively.

In a world where the headlines are continually filled with stories of sexual violence and misogynistic hate WHY NOT ALL MEN? is an urgent and vital read for anyone who wants to make the world a safer place.

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2025

About the author

JacksonKatz is one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists. An educator, author, filmmaker, and cultural theorist, he is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of gender violence prevention education and critical media literacy. He has lectured on hundreds of college and high school campuses and has conducted hundreds of professional trainings, seminars, and workshops in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan. He is the co-founder of the Mentors In Violence Prevention (MVP) program, the leading gender violence prevention initiative in professional and college athletics. He is the director of the first worldwide domestic and sexual violence prevention program in the United States Marine Corps. He is also the creator and co-creator of educational videos for college and high school students, including Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity (2000), Wrestling With Manhood (2002) and Spin the Bottle: Sex, Lies and Alcohol (2004). His first book, "The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help," was published by Sourcebooks in 2006. Katz's second book, "Leading Men: Presidential Campaigns and the Politics of Manhood," was published by Interlink Publishing in 2012. Read more about Jackson Katz.

Reviews

[Pelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you love the women in your life, read this book.

[Zübeyir Savaş · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is essential reading for every man, as well as for those who oppose men's violence against women, children, other men, and LGBTQ individuals. If you are among the many who want to take action but are unsure where or how to begin, this book offers invaluable guidance. Thank you for your efforts, Dr. Katz.

[Anna Schrafft · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every man should read this. No questions.

[Renaud Houde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le livre explique très bien le problème soulevé, la première moitié explique plusieurs choses qui devraient être de base mais qui ne le sont pas encore malheureusement. La deuxième partie est plus axée sur des solutions, qui sont effectivement pertinentes pour commencer à régler le problème.

[Ross Ballantyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy to read introspection about violence against women, and the reframing of the issue as one for men to take action against. This book tackles the issues of male-dominant spheres, and understands the issues that men face speaking up about sexism towards women, while providing support for taking action and being better. Dr Katz also makes a point to tackle the shame and guilt men feel about their past inaction, and their own acts of misogyny, opening up a path forward to leave the past behind by acting on a better future

[Alistair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential reading for all men, especially those who claim to stand for gender equality but don't take action. Dr Katz provides all the information and steps you can take to become an ally and help change the dialogue in how men and society tackle men's violence against women.

[Mara S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Important, timely book containing many important and practical insights. The only missing element for me, as a large part of the book is about how to go from here, is the cultivation of empathy/herpathy in men. The book mostly focuses on encouraging men to become active bystanders, which is great and would make a difference. It is stated, as an advice towards men, to take accountability. However, men will simply not do that if they lack empathy and reflection. Without empathy men simply won’t care. The core to tackling the problem is raising men with empathy and a less fragile ego. All the rest is blisters on an open wound. I feel that part of the patriarchy is a taboo on stating men in general possess a lot of narcissistic tendencies - and this book unfortunately does not deviate from that premise.

[Johanna Vanderpol · Rating 4 out of 5]

thoughtful, makes sense, and offers strategies for making personal changes, a good resource for men (and women)

[Karel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for every man who loves the women in his life.