Five Feminist Books for Mother’s Day
Kate Manne’s May 7, 2026 Substack post offers a curated list of five feminist books ideal for Mother’s Day gifting. The guide balances lyrical insight with hard‑hitting analysis, aiming to please readers who want thought‑provoking yet hopeful material. Manne acknowledges mixed feelings about the holiday while providing a practical solution for both feminist mothers and allies. The post is behind a paywall but includes a 7‑day free trial for full access.
Erecting Men
Philosopher Robin Dembroff’s forthcoming book *Real Men on Top* (out May 18, Oxford University Press) argues that patriarchy harms men as much as women, linking systemic gender norms to violence, exploitation, and mental‑health strain. The author recounts a viral 2020...
What If We Stopped Blaming Women for Their Husbands?
The blog argues that women are routinely blamed for their husbands' misconduct, a pattern reinforced by cultural narratives and social interactions. It highlights how this expectation of blame is both unfair and counter‑productive, fostering self‑doubt rather than accountability. By examining...
One Weird Trick for Being a Better Man
Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary “Inside the Manosphere” examines extremist male subcultures. Through minimalist questioning, Theroux exposes how men rarely hold each other morally accountable, treating criticism as feminine weakness. The film shows that this silence enables misogyny, hate speech,...