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This book takes the reader on a journey through some men's land and into some men's houses. Along the way we look at whether or not there is a men's movement; what men's studies might consist of; where men have belonged in society through history; the nature of men's wounds and pain; femininity and masculinity; men's (boy's) differentiation from their mothers and their search for their fathers; and a refreshing view of men and sex, fatherhood, and work. Finally, we look at men coming together in men's support groups; amending the wrongs of their past; blessing each other in word, story, ritual, and spirit; and creating projects that forward new missions and end men's isolation from each other.
Fierce and Tender Men is critical, analytical, and inspirational, drawing on current research in gender, on students' views in gender classes, and on the author's own experience and his participation in men's work over the last eight years. This book confronts, but does not scapegoat, men.
Sommario
Preface
BackgroundMen's Studies, Masculinism and Science
Gender, Society and Gender History
In the Men's Houses"Clinton, I Hardly Knew Ye": An Autobiographical Journey
Beginning in Life and the Boy in the Man
Sex, Sex-Craving and Relationships
Fatherhood
Men and Work
Coming Together for Healing and ActionFinding the Father: Creating a Stand
Intentional Men's Support Groups: An Opportunity to Take a Stand
Index
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CLINTON J. JESSER is Professor of Sociology at Northern Illinois University where he was co-founder of the Women's Studies Program and co-founder of DeKalb's women's shelter. Dr. Jesser has been a teacher/researcher and writer in the area of sex and gender for 25 years. For the last eight years, he has participated in men's work, especially the New Warrior Network and 12-step groups.
