Every Man

A groundbreaking, paradigm-shifting book about men's violence against women, how it affects us all, and what men can do to stop it. Why are we failing to end men's violence against women? What are some practical steps we can take personally, institutionally, and politically? This deeply insightful and provocative book suggests a bold solution: reframing the issue as the responsibility of every man-not just those who have abused women. Jackson Katz reveals indispensable tools that will help men of all backgrounds become part of the solution to gender-based violence. Find out how to respond when a friend or colleague makes a misogynistic comment; learn how to intervene in incidents that may seem small but can lead to violence; and discover how fathers, uncles, teachers, coaches, and youth workers-as well as cultural, business and political leaders-can offer guidance and support to young men navigating today's treacherous social-and social media-terrain. This is essential reading for every man who wants to make society safer for everyone.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1: WoMen's Issues Chapter 2: Blaming Victims & Chasing Monsters Chapter 3: Real Men and Rape Culture Chapter 4: Pushback Chapter 5: Notes on Language Chapter 6: The Bystander Approach: How Everyone Can Make a Difference Chapter 7: What Leaders Can Do Chapter 8: Where Do We Go From Here? Acknowledgements Bibliography Notes

About the Author :
Jackson Katz is an educator, speaker and scholar-activist who is internationally renowned for his groundbreaking work on issues of gender, race and violence. He is the author of The Macho Paradox and co-founder of Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP), which was the first large-scale prevention initiative in both college and professional sports in North America, as well as in all branches of the US military. His viral TEDx Talk, “Violence Against Women – It's a Men's Issue,” has been viewed over 5.5 million times.

Review :
Gaining the ability and confidence to interrupt sexist behavior from men is the main purpose of Katz's book ... a practical toolkit for men to think about ways in which they can challenge difficult behavior Refreshing ... Katz is someone who cares as much about men as we feminists do about women, and reading his book - which is clearly set out as a call to action, more men might be inspired to join him Unflinchingly honest, Every Man equips men with the tools to become true allies. Katz doesn't offer empty promises or performative gestures; instead, he lays out the concrete actions every man can take to help dismantle gender violence. This is the handbook our culture so desperately needs. Jackson's pioneering work has been at the forefront of our field for decades. The clarity of his message has informed and empowered me and countless other educators and advocates. With Every Man, he's taking his ideas and call to action to a much wider audience. This compelling book is not just about every man, it's for every man! Engaging, smart, moving, Every Man clearly shows us guys why it is in our own best interests to take a stand against violence to the women we love and then exactly how best to do it. Katz's beautiful writing is at once broad reaching, personal, and supremely practical. Read it and change your life. You'll be grateful you did. Jackson Katz has been a valued partner of our diverse women-led organization for years, especially in our high-profile and award-winning “Be More than a Bystander” program -- a longstanding collaboration between us and the BC Lions professional football club. Jackson has a rare gift for building bridges between the feminist violence prevention community and more traditional sectors of male culture. Every Man captures this beautifully. It's filled with practical steps and a critical invitation to men: that they can and must be part of the solution. I crossed paths with Jackson Katz in the early 2000s when we served together for several years on a Department of Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence. His passion and energy were clear to me then, and I'm thrilled that his new book captures that for readers today. He's recognized worldwide as a leading expert on how to reduce violence against women. This captivating and compelling book should be read by everyone…especially men. If every man who loves or has ever cared about me had had this book to read, my precious 7-year-old self and adult woman's psyche would be having other adventures, rather than still healing from male sexual violence and the complex trauma it has caused. Jackson has helped my path by inviting men who remain silent -- or downplay other men's hostilities and aggressions toward girls and women -- into leadership roles. In proven ways that are practical, direct, and applicable anywhere and anytime, including within one's own head and heart. Men can influence other men and boys in ways we simply cannot. Every Man shows how. If Black people alone could have ended white supremacy, trust me, it would be long gone. Similarly, if violence against women could be ended by women only, this vital book would have been unnecessary. Jackson Katz deftly points out the harm men experience when violence against women is ignored or minimized. He shows how men can recover their souls and their integrity by working to end it. Every Man should be on the reading list of everyone who desires a more peaceful and just world. I'm a retired police officer who has responded to, investigated, and worked to prevent gender-based violence for more than four decades. I'm also a survivor of childhood domestic abuse. In Every Man, Jackson Katz has given us a guide for how to educate, lead and mentor our sons, brothers and friends on a journey of cultural transformation. We owe it to the women and men in our lives to absorb and share Jackson's vision of equality and freedom from fear. In a perfect world, every man would own a copy of Every Man.