Beyond Patriarchy

This is a frank and original analysis of patriarchy by men from all walks of life, living on three continents. Starting with the basic assumption that the breakdown of the patriarchal system is a good and necessary step towards creating a better society, the contributors examine the origins ofmale domination, the institutions that perpetuate it, and its manifestations in the thoughts and lives of men. A male feminist perspective is offered on a broad range of issues - from fatherhood to the organization of the workplace to homosexuality, the political structure, and the male role inadvertising, sports, and film. Written by men living in Canada, the United States, Britain, France, and Australia, and coming from a wide variety of backgrounds - from anthropology to physics- the articles here make an important contribution to feminism.

BEYOND PATRIARCHY describes humanity's worldwide issues and problems from a much broader evolutionary perspective. It is meant to describe the necessary chaos that exists and precedes radical change in species development, especially human consciousness. It also underscores the effects of thousands of years of patriarchal domination, especially where women are concerned, and how this created a culture that has prevented evolution from taking hold in human transformation. This book enlarges the picture of our current world problems. So many people are upset, depressed, and angry at the condition of our world today that they want to go backward to old "tried and true" methods and behaviors that are no longer true. We are moving into a future that is unknown and risky, but the journey must be taken. Only by viewing the journey from a larger perspective can we understand what needs to be done. This book's larger perspective can be applied to persons from many points of view. Whether the area of interest is the sciences, economics, politics, or religion, this viewpoint can enlarge the field of investigation in such a way as to reduce anxiety and point into a new direction for action.

In this timely work, Fuchs imagines a new paradigm of fatherhood for a post-patriarchal age, one inspired by the history of Jewish patriarchy. Fuchs argues that the Jewish story sets the precedent for change in the nature of patriarchy today, breaking the evolutionary connection between male dominance and incentives for fatherhood.

What are the conditions needed for our nation to bridge cultural and racial divides? By "writing beyond race," noted cultural critic bell hooks models the constructive ways scholars, activists, and readers can challenge and change systems of domination. In the spirit of previous classics like Outlaw Culture and Reel to Real, this new collection of compelling essays interrogates contemporary cultural notions of race, gender, and class. From the films Precious and Crash to recent biographies of Malcolm X and Henrietta Lacks, hooks offers provocative insights into the way race is being talked about in this "post-racial" era.

Will war ever end? Women across the world are proving that they can oppose patriarchal capitalist violence

Exploring our belief in dividing, conquering, controlling, and converting, this catechism explains both contemporary culture and monotheism by its root--patriarchy. Inclusive of genderism/sexism, racism, and classism, patriarchy is over ten thousand years old, and is the real religion behind our cultural beliefs and many contemporary faiths. Gordon engages this topic through the lenses of Creation Spirituality, and suggests ritual forms that help us break free of our traditions. The Catechism of Patriarchy found within this work articulates clearly what we have come to believe about ourselves and our cultures.

'Certainly one of the most promising theological statements of our time.' --The Christian Century 'Not for the timid, this brilliant book calls for nothing short of the overthrow of patriarchy itself.' --The Village Voice From the Trade Paperback edition.