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A review by mads_jpg
The Descent of Man by Grayson Perry
challenging
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Had an interesting moment when I was reading this book on the train surrounded by young men on their way to a screening of the World Cup. Just felt like a perfect representation of positive and toxic masculinity: the comradery along with the unnecessary one-upping, the high energy and the voices they were clearly deepening to sound more masculine.
This was a fantastic read and did a great job of examining why masculinity needs to change, as well as how it can change.
This was a fantastic read and did a great job of examining why masculinity needs to change, as well as how it can change.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Murder, War, and Classism