John P’s Reviews > The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love > Status Update
John P
is 35% done
I’m finding the middle third a bit less compelling than the beginning. It also is more energy to read. I’m not convinced of the accuracy of the portrayal of patriarchy, violence, and masculinity. I may need to push through to grasp her full argument and come back to challenge or be challenged by some of the points she’s making here.
— Apr 27, 2021 02:45PM
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John P
is 67% done
Really liked chap 7.
"Feminist masculinity presupposes that it is enough for males to be to have value, that they do not have to “do,” to “perform,” to be affirmed and loved. Rather than defining strength as “power over,” feminist masculinity defines strength as one’s capacity to be responsible for self and others."
The section on ability to do violence when needed was very interesting.
— May 19, 2021 09:44PM
"Feminist masculinity presupposes that it is enough for males to be to have value, that they do not have to “do,” to “perform,” to be affirmed and loved. Rather than defining strength as “power over,” feminist masculinity defines strength as one’s capacity to be responsible for self and others."
The section on ability to do violence when needed was very interesting.
John P
is 61% done
A few things I’m still not sure about in here, but in general it’s been very helpful for me to frame the discussion of a world and relationships without patriarchy. As a father to young boys, I really wonder what things are nature vs nurture or patriarchy.
— May 12, 2021 02:33AM
John P
is 30% done
Pretty good, it’s interesting to read some different feminine takes on the problems masculinity today.
— Apr 04, 2021 12:53PM
