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kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review
4.0
I haven't read Kimmel's other works, so I don't know if the reviews that state this is somewhat a rehash are correct.
That said the best review I can give is - Well, it explains much. I will also point out that this review says it best.
That said the best review I can give is - Well, it explains much. I will also point out that this review says it best.
kleveille828's review
3.0
Claiming that I "read" this is a rather loose claim since I mostly skimmed it. A lot of this was review of previous information that has been covered at my job over and over again. However this book was written in a way that made the research easy to read and relatively enjoyable.
katenylander's review
3.0
Definitely an interesting read about that time between adolescence and adulthood for men these days...not sure I 100% bought into all of it, but a good read.
colleenish's review
4.0
I liked this book, but I wished for a little more from it. Mostly, I wish the author had hammered home some of his conclusions more overtly. He spent pages and pages on the problems, but glossed over what can be done.
The arguments about what is the reality of adolescent and 20-something male culture were presented well. I really didn't like reading all about hazing and sexuality, but I though the author approached it with insight, neatly complicating the politicized issues enough.
I loved his couple pages where he practically sings the praises of feminism while acknowledging that it is a loaded word.
I loved that this book was about honor and self-respect. The culture of manliness is so messed up, but individuals who act with honor can make a real difference. Adults need to create a supportive culture, so young men can live out what they know is right, creating a better world for themselves.
The arguments about what is the reality of adolescent and 20-something male culture were presented well. I really didn't like reading all about hazing and sexuality, but I though the author approached it with insight, neatly complicating the politicized issues enough.
I loved his couple pages where he practically sings the praises of feminism while acknowledging that it is a loaded word.
I loved that this book was about honor and self-respect. The culture of manliness is so messed up, but individuals who act with honor can make a real difference. Adults need to create a supportive culture, so young men can live out what they know is right, creating a better world for themselves.
aqtbenz's review
4.0
I really really enjoyed this book. A fascinating look at the world of guys today. Definitely check it out!
bpkrutko's review
4.0
In brief: if you are young man, work with young men, or have a son READ THIS BOOK. If you've ever been or felt like an outsider to 'masculine' culture READ THIS BOOK.
Caveat: It explores a narrow subset of the population that holds disproportionate influence. If you're looking for a more detailed look at the interactions of sexual orientation, race, and class on masculine or macho behavior - it would be better to look at one of the authors other books.
Caveat: It explores a narrow subset of the population that holds disproportionate influence. If you're looking for a more detailed look at the interactions of sexual orientation, race, and class on masculine or macho behavior - it would be better to look at one of the authors other books.
camchorse's review
4.0
Definitely eye opening. An important read for parents of sons, but provides insight into daughters too.
gem114's review
3.0
I read this book as part of a book club with my coworkers at my internship with the Office of Residence Life at Lehigh University.
I think the first important thing to consider is that this book should not be read as a high quality sociological literature. I know that's kind of what it's supposed to be, but this is really geared toward the moms, dads, and girlfriends of guys in this demographic. And I agree with other reviewers that this demographic doesn't actually include all men from 16-26, but rather white, heterosexual, middle to upper class college bound or college educated men who have great privilege and don't understand it at all. While I think some of the stuff about high school is more transferable, it doesn't necessarily translate well across socioeconomic, racial, or other lines.
I might write more later.
I think the first important thing to consider is that this book should not be read as a high quality sociological literature. I know that's kind of what it's supposed to be, but this is really geared toward the moms, dads, and girlfriends of guys in this demographic. And I agree with other reviewers that this demographic doesn't actually include all men from 16-26, but rather white, heterosexual, middle to upper class college bound or college educated men who have great privilege and don't understand it at all. While I think some of the stuff about high school is more transferable, it doesn't necessarily translate well across socioeconomic, racial, or other lines.
I might write more later.
meghan's review
4.0
I read this for my Intro to Women's Studies class. It was a good read and I found a lot of it very interesting, but the way the book is advertised, it seems like it addresses all "guys"--it doesn't. This book focuses on white, middle class, mostly college educated guys, which seems to leave out a large portion of the male population.