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Tate-licious Masculinity

Autor: Evangelist T Chivhaka Ii

Número de Páginas: 189

The book is looking into the interference of the Matrix into the traditional family structure which results in chaotic society. But this Chaos is carefully choreographed because if the family is no longer intact, all hell will break lose. It parallels with the fall which happened in the Garden of Eden simply because roles had been exchanged. The book is a call to return to our family roles, Masculinity and femininity should be allowed to flourish, so that the family flourishes and the offspring thereof productive.

The Tate Doctrine

Autor: Anurag

Número de Páginas: 84

Are you ready to unlock your full potential and rise to the top? The Tate Doctrine: Unfiltered Wisdom from the Top G is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of success. Andrew Tate, world champion kickboxer and self-made multimillionaire, shares the powerful principles that have propelled him to greatness. Inside, you’ll discover the secrets to achieving unshakeable confidence, building wealth, and leading with authority. This book is more than just advice—it’s a battle-tested blueprint for those who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Learn how to: - Cultivate a winning mindset that drives success - Create financial freedom through smart, strategic moves - Lead with influence and inspire others to greatness - Overcome challenges and crush obstacles on your path Whether you’re aiming for financial independence, personal mastery, or a legacy that lasts, The Tate Doctrine will arm you with the tools and tactics to dominate in every aspect of life. Step into the world of the Top G and start your journey to elite success today.

No One Wants to See Your D*ck

Autor: Jess Davies

Número de Páginas: 358

Are women asking for it because of their outfits, routes home, profile pictures or social media posts? Or we can we finally admit that there might be something wrong with masculinity in the digital world? The rising popularity of misogynistic content and toxic masculinity influencers combined with a lack of regulation within social media has created a perfect storm. Our increasingly online world has opened women and young girls up to a whole new level of violence that follows them into their homes, schools and workplaces. In No One Wants to See Your D*ck women's rights campaigner Jess Davies reveals the shocking realities of this epidemic and what we can do to stop it. Covering everything from cyberflashing and deepfakes to the manosphere and catfishing, Jess offers practical advice and accessible language to help you understand what is happening online, what to do if you become a victim of it and why drastic change is needed now. Urgent and eye-opening, this is a vital toolkit for understanding and putting an end to violence against women.

Man Up

Autor: Cynthia Miller-idriss

Número de Páginas: 221

The revelatory and urgent story of how an explosion of misogyny is driving a surge of mass and far-right violence throughout the West—from an internationally recognized extremism expert and media commentator What two things do most mass shooters, terrorists, or violent extremists have in common? Most of us know the first: they are almost always men or boys. But the second? They are almost always virulent misogynists, homophobes, or transphobes—even if they are also motivated by racism, antisemitism, or xenophobia. The antigovernment militiamen charged with plotting to kidnap and execute Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer used language saturated with misogyny, with one telling an FBI informant, “Just grab the bitch.” The men who killed scores at Virginia Tech, the Pulse nightclub, and a Maryland newsroom all had prior reports of stalking, domestic violence, or harassment of women. And in dozens of other incidents—from North America to Norway to New Zealand—an increasing number of misogynist incel (involuntary celibate) and male supremacist attackers have explicitly targeted and killed women, blaming feminism or sexual frustration with women as motivation for their...

The Male Complaint

Autor: Simon James Copland

Número de Páginas: 143

Inspired by leaders such as Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson, the online Manosphere has exploded in recent years. Dedicated to anti-feminism, these communities have orchestrated online campaigns of misogynistic harassment, with some individuals going as far as committing violent terrorist attacks. Although the Manosphere has become a focus point of the media, researchers and governments alike, discussions tend to either over-sensationalize the community or offer simplistic explanations for their existence. This book uses a mixture of historical and economic analysis, alongside actual Manosphere content, to delve deeper. With The Male Complaint, Simon James Copland explains how the Manosphere has developed and why it appeals to so many men. He argues that the Manosphere is not an aberration, but is deeply embedded within mainstream, neoliberal, social structures. For a cohort of alienated men, the promise of community provides a space of understanding, connection and purpose. This insightful book dares to dig into the corners of incel communities and online spaces where misogyny thrives. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand, and do something about, this growing ...

Dark Traffic

Autor: Noel Thomas , Rob Suggs

Número de Páginas: 166

Dark Traffic is the book that ushers the public into the next phase of anti-trafficking efforts to stop what has evolved into a $150 billion industry involving a complex network of organized crime trafficking sex, labor, and human organs. As co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, author Noel Thomas has led United States law enforcement and the judicial system into the new battleground, where high-tech data analysis is changing how criminals are caught and prosecuted. Dark Traffic arrives on a new wave of media attention and actions at the federal, state, and local government levels, and informs readers how they can play a role in identifying and helping stop trafficking that occurs in their own neighborhood. Noel’s story of how he became aware of the issue is proof. The trafficking game has changed drastically, and Dark Traffic will change all our perceptions of trafficking. “Dark Traffic was written first, to provide information. The public desperately needs to have a clear and accurate understanding of the problem we’re facing, since it threatens people, we love. Second, Noel hopes this book makes people angry, because anger focused in the right direction is a powerful tool for ...

How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism

Autor: Craig A. Johnson

Número de Páginas: 154

How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism is a practical guide for parents, carers, and others with young men in their lives on how to talk with those young men about fascism and the right-wing, which specifically and particularly preys on them for recruitment. Its central goal is to present research, history, and analysis about how and why the right-wing recruits young men to parents, educators, and anyone with a young person in their lives. The book covers the history of right-wing recruitment of young men, explaining why the right-wing focuses on recruiting men both on a theoretical basis and through the logic of movement-building, and then moves to practical analysis and suggestions for how to counter recruitment today. Recommendations come from excerpts and existing scholarship. Readers will come out of the book with a better understanding of what fascism is and how it works, how it preys on young men, how it recruits and appeals to them, and how to stop this from happening. This book will be of interest to antifascist researchers and activists, as well as parents, carers, and the general reader concerned about the rise of the extreme right.

Lost Boys

Autor: James Bloodworth

Número de Páginas: 232

**You've seen the hit Netflix drama, Adolescence. Now read the book that explains it.** 'So compelling' Financial Times An astonishing undercover investigation into the paranoid and misogynistic subcultures of the manosphere, by the Orwell Prize-longlisted author of Hired. Rarely has there seemed a more confusing time to be a man. This uncertainty has spawned an array of bizarre and harmful underground subcultures, collectively known as the 'manosphere', as men search for new forms of belonging. In Lost Boys, acclaimed journalist James Bloodworth delves into these worlds and asks: what does their emergence say about Western society? Why are so many men susceptible to the sinister beliefs these groups promote? And what can we do about their pernicious encroachment upon our social and political spheres? Along the way, he enlists in a bootcamp for 'alpha males', dissects cultural figures including Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate, and accompanies modern day Hugh Hefners as they broadcast their jet-set lifestyles to millions of followers. Combining compulsive memoir with powerful reporting, Lost Boys is an essential guide to the contradictions in contemporary masculinity.

Far-Right Newspeak and the Future of Liberal Democracy

Autor: A. James Mcadams , Samuel Piccolo

Número de Páginas: 273

This book is the first systematic, multicountry exploration of far-right Newspeak. The contributors analyze the ways in which contemporary far-right politicians, intellectuals, and pundits use and abuse traditional liberal concepts and ideas to justify positions that threaten democratic institutions and liberal principles. They explore cases of both far-right and right-wing thought in eastern and western Europe, the United States, and Canada. Subjects include well-known figures, such as Marine Le Pen, Tucker Carlson, Peter Thiel, Nick Griffin, Thierry Baudet, Jordan Peterson, Russell Brand, and Viktor Orbán, and lesser-known names, such as the Czech politician Tomio Okamura and the Internet personality "Raw Egg Nationalist." The contributors examine these figures’ claims about hot-button issues, including immigration, Islam, race, Covid-19 policies, feminism, monetary policy, and free speech. The book demonstrates that mainstream politicians and intellectuals are at risk of losing control over the definitions of the very concepts, including equal rights, racial and ethnic diversity, and political tolerance, that undergird their vision of liberal democracy. It will be of...

Complicit

Autor: Reah Bravo

Número de Páginas: 256

"A thoroughly researched and deeply personal examination of how we unintentionally condone workplace abuse in a post-#MeToo world and what we can do to affect positive change.When Reah Bravo was hired to work on the Charlie Rose show, the open secret of Rose's behavior toward women didn't deter her from pursuing a position she felt could launch her career in broadcast journalism. She believed herself more than capable of handling any unprofessional behavior that might come her way. But she soon learned a devastating truth: no one can accurately predict how they will respond in an abusive situation until they are in it. In a post-#MeToo world, where many corporations mandate trainings to prevent misconduct, how do abusers continue to victimize their colleagues? When we live in a society where many feminist ideals are mainstream and women make up a significant percentage of the workforce, why is gender harassment more prevalent than ever? Weaving her own experiences with insights from experts and other survivors, Bravo eloquently reveals the psychological and cultural forces that make us all enablers of a sexist and dangerous status quo. Combining the latest in-depth research and...

Every Man

Autor: Dr Jackson Katz

Número de Páginas: 214

Why have we failed so badly to end men’s violence against women? What can we actually do about it? This insightful, provocative and practical handbook suggests a bold and potentially game-changing solution. Pioneering educator, expert scholar, and activist Jackson Katz has spent the last 30 years educating people around the world on men's violence against women, and advocates that although not all men are part of the problem, every man can -- and should -- be part of the solution. In this galvanizing book, Jackson reveals indispensable everyday tools that will help men from all walks of life 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 you can become a role model for boys and men who need positive leadership in their lives. This is the essential reading for every man who wants help build a healthier and safer society.

Mind the Science

Autor: Jonathan N. Stea

Número de Páginas: 265

In Mind the Science, Jonathan N. Stea provides a takedown of mental health misinformation and pseudoscience to educate and embolden readers who wish to make informed decisions about their mental health. Readers are empowered to protect themselves from mental health scams, charlatanry, and poor or misguided health practices that thrive in the multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry. By the end, readers will be better positioned to identify mental health misinformation, to steer clear of misguided and predatory practices, and to understand what mental health really means.

Extremism and Radicalization in the Manosphere

Autor: Deniese Kennedy-kollar

Número de Páginas: 103

This book presents an analysis of the male supremacist ideology of the internet-based subculture known as the manosphere and examines the process of radicalization to violent extremism that occurs within the group. The manosphere is the online subculture comprised of several distinct groups who share a basic gender ideology that is misogynistic and anti-feminist in the extreme. The manosphere celebrates a toxic hegemonic masculinity that encourages sexual violence and portrays violence as an understandable response to a feminized culture that denigrates manhood. Evidence has shown that several recent cases of murder, mass murder, and rape involved offenders who participated in this subculture prior to engaging in their crimes. Through the use of quotes gathered directly from the websites and message boards frequented by individuals within the subculture, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the ideology of the manosphere, and the common attitudes, values, and beliefs promoted within the various groups that comprise the subculture. It will also present a theoretical perspective that may shed light on what draws men to these groups and the processes by which they become...

2017 Report to Congress of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, November 2017, 115-1

Número de Páginas: 660

White Christian Nationalism in the United States

Autor: Angelyn Spaulding Flowers

Número de Páginas: 195

Arguing that January 6th was just the tip of the iceberg, this book reveals the full impact of white Christian nationalism on the United States. Flowers explores how white Christian nationalism has infused its agenda in social, cultural, legislative, and political aspects of life in an effort to move the United States toward becoming an authoritarian theocratic white ethnostate. Part of the larger far-right enterprise, white Christian nationalism is unique in the way in which it pulls a variety of far-right ideologies together. These ideologies include anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ+, antisemitism, authoritarianism, Christian nationalism, ethnonationalism, male supremacy, racism, sexism, and xenophobia. Understanding the way these ideologies complement each other and are perpetuated is the only route to resist them.

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Autor: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (u.s.)

Número de Páginas: 660

Lads

Autor: Alan Bissett

Número de Páginas: 201

In a world full of negative influences, LADS is a toolkit for teenage boys on respect and consent, helping them call out bad behaviour and giving them the confidence to be their best selves. *What people are saying about LADS!* 'The antithesis of Andrew Tate' - Guardian 'This book is the mate that backs you up and gives you the confidence to speak up for what's right, building the foundations for healthy, respectful relationships' - The Scotsman 'If I could give this book 10 stars out of 5 I would do it in an instant. It is a well written, important and much needed handbook on how to be a good guy' - B Humphrey, Netgalley Reviewer * Have you ever been in a situation where there's a loud guy making dodgy comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel the tension, right? That Guy is the worst, but no one is saying anything, because the whole situation is intimidating and awkward. This toolkit will help you call out bad behaviour and understand the serious issues facing girls today. And it will make you feel confident navigating relationships, so that everyone feels happy, heard and respected, while being the best version of...

Muslim Women and Misogyny

Autor: Samia Rahman

Número de Páginas: 269

Muslim women are among the most fetishised and objectified groups in society today. Much is assumed and imagined about their lives, and it is all too easy to succumb to orientalist myths. For too long, Muslim women have been reduced to two-dimensional stereotypes: empowered heroines rejecting patriarchal religious teachings, or victims of a misogyny believed to run deep within Islam. But why is this neatly packaged view so pervasive? Are oppression and subjugation actually so central to Muslim women’s lives? How is this misogyny influenced by white supremacy and Islamophobia? And where do the biggest threats to Muslim women’s freedom and safety really come from? In this bold new book, Samia Rahman explores the relationships between misogyny and Muslim women’s experiences in Britain today, untangling complex issues such as Muslim feminism, representation, toxic masculinity, marriage and sexuality. Based on extensive interviews with both women and men from Islamic communities, she offers a powerful, much-needed response to the misappropriation of female Muslim voices, revealing the many faces of Muslim womanhood within the UK.

Media, Populism and Hate Speech

Número de Páginas: 349

This book offers an interdisciplinary analysis of populism, authoritarianism, and hate speech, integrating theoretical debates with empirical case studies. It examines how populist movements can evolve into authoritarian regimes, exploring the manipulation of media and democratic institutions. The book includes global case studies, such as Turkey, Hungary, and Brazil, highlighting the role of media in spreading propaganda and hate speech. It also addresses the methodological challenges of studying these phenomena and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary approaches. The book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and activists confronting the rise of populism and authoritarianism.

The Love Fix

Autor: Rachel Thompson

Número de Páginas: 245

AS SEEN IN THE GUARDIAN | 'Required reading for every person dating' Beth Ashley | 'Brilliant... has revolutionised conversations around love and modern dating ' Shahed Ezaydi | 'So well-researched and insightful' Radhika Sanghani | 'An important feminist voice and a spectacular writer' Sofie Hagen | 'The best sex and dating writer since Candace Bushnell Gigi Engle Swiping, situationships, love-bombing, ghosting, healing... Dating is hard. Why has making connections never felt so simple, yet keeping them has never been so complicated? Sex and dating journalist Rachel Thompson has spent the past decade investigating how we seduce, perceive and treat each other in our post-dating apps era. Written for all, but with particular care for marginalised communities, this book explores questions such as: Why are our odds of finding someone compatible 1 in 562? What does ‘the spark’ actually mean from a scientific perspective? How does technology warp our communication, standards and self-esteem? Why are we becoming more sensitive to rejection? What does real emotional availability look like? Weaving Thompson's personal anecdotes with expert research and interviews with real people,...

Raising Boys Who Do Better

Autor: Uju Asika

Número de Páginas: 324

"I am so grateful for this book. There is palpable love in it. Love with eyes wide open to the dangers our boys face in today's world, and love leading to a better, kinder place. Uju Asika has done a lot of homework, culturally and historically, and through raising her boys, and I will implement her lessons with my own boys." - Rob Delaney, comedian, actor, writer and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Heart That Works "Uju Asika writes with much empathy and insight about some of the hard conversations we need to have as a society. Her first book Bringing Up Race changed the way I think, act and talk about race. I am sure this book will be just as transformative for countless parents and educators of boys. It's a deeply engaging read that shines with Uju's trademark wit and wisdom." - Julia Samuel, bestselling author, podcaster and award-winning psychotherapist "As a domestic equity advocate, I believe if we want to change the world we need to start at home. Raising Boys Who Do Better is exactly the book I've been looking for as a mother trying to bring up my two boys against the weight of patriarchal conditioning. What I love about Uju's writing is that she doesn't preach or...

The Forgotten Realities of Men

Autor: Marc Lafrance , Jean-martin Deslauriers , Gilles Tremblay , Pauline Hoebanx

Número de Páginas: 403

The Forgotten Realities of Men explores the complexities of contemporary masculinity, providing an empathetic look at men’s lives while rejecting the politics of anger and resentment that often pit their challenges against those of women. Through in-depth research, ethnographic analysis, and interviews with men themselves, the contributors shed light on aspects of men’s lived experiences that tend to be downplayed or overlooked: childhood sexual abuse, family violence, teenaged fatherhood, infertility, emotional expression, isolation and depression, cultures of fear in sports, and controversial online communities. The Forgotten Realities of Men foregrounds the diverse circumstances characterizing men’s lives and illuminates their impact on physical and mental health, family dynamics, professional responsibilities, intimate relationships, and personal identity. By fostering respectful debate, this compassionate collection serves as a call for solutions to many pressing issues facing men today.

Cybercrime

Autor: David S. Wall

Número de Páginas: 312

How has the digital revolution transformed criminal opportunities and behaviour? What is different about cybercrime compared with traditional criminal activity? What impact might cybercrime have on public security? In this updated edition of his authoritative and field-defining text, cybercrime expert David Wall carefully examines these and other important issues. Incorporating analysis of the latest technological advances and their criminological implications, he disentangles what is really known about cybercrime today. An ecosystem of specialists has emerged to facilitate cybercrime, reducing individual offenders’ level of risk and increasing the scale of crimes involved. This is a world where digital and networked technologies have effectively democratized crime by enabling almost anybody to carry out crimes that were previously the preserve of either traditional organized crime groups or a privileged coterie of powerful people. Against this background, the author scrutinizes the regulatory challenges that cybercrime poses for the criminal (and civil) justice processes, at both the national and the international levels. This book offers the most intellectually robust account...

¿Y los hombres qué?

Autor: Caitlin Moran

Número de Páginas: 205

Un retrato perspicaz y atrevido de la masculinidad contemporánea. Cualquier feminista que haya dialogado ante el público sobre las frustraciones y los lastres innatos a la aventura de ser mujer habrá tenido que enfrentarse alguna vez a la pregunta: «¿Y los hombres qué?». Y si la feminista en cuestión lleva años intentando convencer a ese público de que las preocupaciones de ambos sexos son cosas muy distintas, su respuesta automática, muy probablemente, habrá sido algo como: «¿Por qué me sacan este tema? ¡Yo soy feminista! ¡Mi especialidad son las mujeres! No me ocupo de... los otros». Sin embargo, ante la insistencia de quienes reclaman desde hace años sacar a la palestra el universo masculino, Caitlin Moran ha decidido adentrarse en él de una vez por todas para tratar de analizar sus rasgos particulares, desentrañar el origen de nuestras concepciones establecidas sobre lo que «debería» ser un hombre y decidir si ha llegado el momento de cambiarlas: «En este libro hay cosas que he observado sobre los hombres que quiero compartir con ellos. Hay aspectos de los hombres que quiero conocer. Y también hay muchos chistes sobre pollas y huevos porque,...

Krach mondial

Autor: Eric Havrixard

Número de Páginas: 339

Quand deux stagiaires de la Bluedream Corporation, éditeur de jeux vidéo à succès, meurent dans d’étranges circonstances, tout le monde pense à un accident. Mais la petite amie de l’une des victimes n’est pas de cet avis. Elle s’adresse à Stéphane Hanckock, avocat de la jet-set new-yorkaise, qui vient tout juste d’accepter de représenter la Bluedream Corporation. Les faits le convainquent d’enquêter discrètement sur son client : deux étudiants qui se rencontrent pour la première fois durant leur stage au service algorithme et décèdent à un mois d’intervalle dans de mystérieux accidents... Avec l’aide de la juge aux affaires financières Hélène Worms, maître Hanckock découvre que non seulement ces morts seraient bien des meurtres, mais qu’elles seraient liées au monde de la finance. Quel lien peut-il exister entre un éditeur de jeux vidéo, des morts inexpliquées et les cinq plus grands fonds spéculatifs du monde ?Naviguant entre les milieux judiciaire et financier, Eric Havrixard nous entraîne dans un thriller élaboré et original, dont les enjeux dépassent de loin la sphère new-yorkaise.

Cults

Autor: Stephanie Alice Baker , Eugene Mclaughlin , Chris Rojek

Número de Páginas: 134

This engaging text introduces readers to the sociology of cults. Covering the history and current state of cult studies, this book includes topics ranging from doomsday cults and new religious movements through to self-help cults, the cult of celebrity, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs. Case studies as varied as David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, the Manson family, and the cult brands of Elon Musk, Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson are deployed to shed new light on cult formation in the twenty-first century. Amidst the rise of populist demagogues, the online radicalisation of alienated individuals, and the proliferation of celebrities and gurus with avid followings, cult dynamics are everywhere in society. Yet key urgent questions have not been clearly and concisely addressed: What are cults? Why do they emerge? How are they established and maintained? What is the future of cults, and why are we so fascinated by them? This book explores these questions by tracing the spectrum of cult formation historically and in today’s networked media ecosystem. This accessible introduction to the darkly fascinating world of cults is essential reading for academics and students of sociology, ...

Le système TikTok

Autor: Océane Herrero

Número de Páginas: 175

Depuis son lancement en 2017, TikTok est devenue l'un des réseaux sociaux les plus puissants, avec plus de 1 milliard d'utilisateurs à travers le monde, dont plus de 20 millions en France. Parmi eux, beaucoup de jeunes. Pour s'imposer dans les usages, l'application s'est appuyée sur un algorithme de recommandation à la finesse inédite, donnant le fil ultra-personnalisé « Pour Toi », dans lequel des vidéos s'enchaînent sans fin. Regarder le fil de quelqu'un d'autre devient ainsi une expérience quasi intime. Car TikTok n'identifie pas simplement les centres d'intérêts de chacun, mais aussi ses peurs et ses obsessions. Pourtant, on sait peu de choses des rouages de cet algorithme.En donnant la parole aux utilisateurs, aux créateurs de contenus, mais aussi à d'anciens salariés, à des chercheurs, des psychologues, et en s'immergeant elle-même dans l'application, Océane Herrero décortique la manière dont TikTok forme le rapport au monde des jeunes, en instaurant un mélange décomplexé entre le privé et le public. Ce qui n'est pas sans danger. Les usages de la plateforme, révélateurs des codes de ceux qui vont entrer dans l'âge adulte, peuvent dire beaucoup de...

What About Men?

Autor: Caitlin Moran

Número de Páginas: 235

'A must-read eye-opener that makes you laugh, cry, get angry and get happy on every page. It's magnificent' Bob Mortimer 'I fall passionately in love with absolutely every single thing Caitlin Moran writes - and I've fallen very hard for this book... Eye-opener, page-turner, women-translator, guy-empowerer - put like that, I hope you'll agree it's incredibly reasonably priced' Marina Hyde 'Our greatest modern writer on women turns her eyes on men - and it's all good' David Baddiel As any feminist who talks about the problems of girls and women will know, the first question you will ever be asked is 'But what about MEN?' After eleven years of writing bestsellers about women and dismissing this question, having been very sure that the concerns of feminism and men are very different things, Caitlin Moran realised that this wasn't quite right, and that the problems of feminism are also the problems of, yes, men. So, what about men? Why do they only go to the doctor if their wife or girlfriend makes them? Why do they never discuss their penises with each other - but make endless jokes about their balls? What is porn doing for young men? Is their fondness for super-skinny jeans leading...

Futureproof

Autor: Stephen Mcalpine

Número de Páginas: 126

Explores the increasingly secular direction that our western culture is heading and shows how the gospel equips Christians and churches to face the future with confidence. We are living in a time of rapid cultural change, when Christian views are often seen as outdated and even dangerous. This can leave us feeling anxious about how to live out what we believe and uncertain about the future of the church. Stephen McAlpine’s first book, Being the Bad Guys, sought to explain how our culture ended up so far away from biblical Christianity and how to reach out with the gospel wisely. In this book, he explores where things are heading and what we can do about that now, both as individuals and as a church. Stephen examines secular narratives about purpose and authenticity, connectedness and progress, and compares them to the promises made by the Bible. He shows that the Bible offers a more satisfying, more realistic and more hopeful vision of the future. He also examines the things that cause many Christians and non-Christians to be anxious about the future: technological change, political polarisation, clashes over climate and culture wars around gender and identity. He reminds...

Blackpilled

Autor: Meadhbh Park

Número de Páginas: 361

Incels – involuntary celibates – are often cast as violent, misogynistic loners, consumed by resentment towards women. With shocking tragedies like the 2014 Isla Vista killings and the 2024 Bondi Junction stabbings heightening fears about the threat they pose, understanding this phenomenon has never been more crucial. But it's important not to view incels as aliens who came down to earth on women-hating spaceships from a distant women-hating planet. Though their belief system – referred to as the 'blackpill' – is no doubt extreme, they haven't constructed it from nothing. These young men are shaped by the media they consume and the society that surrounds us. In Blackpilled, Meadhbh Park takes an unflinching look at the incel movement through the lenses of masculinity and media studies. Drawing on interviews with incels across the globe and analysing cultural touchstones such as The Matrix, Fight Club, Taxi Driver, Euphoria, Joker and Blade Runner 2049, Park uncovers the origins of their beliefs and what they really think. She also examines potential ways to help incels break free from the nihilistic and hate-fuelled grip of the blackpill. With extremist misogyny on the...

Catalog of Copyright Entries

Autor: Library Of Congress. Copyright Office

Número de Páginas: 1256

Islamic Algorithms

Autor: Gary R. Bunt

Número de Páginas: 329

This book examines how Islam is digitally mediated at a time of technological change, enhanced digital literacy and proactive engagement in Islamic online content by authorities and influencers. What is the impact of this on societies, believers and understandings of Islam? Islamic Algorithms provides a thorough exploration of Cyber Islamic Environments (CIEs) through representations of significant historical and religious influences across contexts and diversities. This ranges from jinn and angels through to contemporary influencers. Gary R. Bunt raises issues of how digital content is embedded in contemporary understandings of Islam and their dissemination. Bunt shows how the interpretation of pivotal figures in Islam – including Muhammad and his family, scholars and imams – can be informed by new generations of digital influences, such as apps and social networking, which have become primary sources of information for many Muslims globally. Further resources relating to this book can be found art: www.virtuallyislamic.com/books/islamicalgorithms/resources.html

CTRL HATE DELETE

Autor: Cécile Simmons

Número de Páginas: 328

How did Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s divorce become the centre of the anti-#MeToo backlash? Why have so many teen boys fallen under the thrall of Andrew Tate, a failed reality show contestant? And why are a growing number of influencers like #tradwives dressing up like 1950s housewives and preaching total subservience to men? In the years since #MeToo – the largest social media facilitated feminist campaign in history – Roe v. Wade has been overturned in the United States, there have been attacks on reproductive rights in multiple countries and female political leaders have withdrawn from the world stage citing the level of abuse they get as a reason. CTRL, HATE, DELETE takes a deep dive into how a collection of misogynists and their allies have turned male supremacist ideology from a niche set of beliefs into a mainstream movement. With interviews from experts, influencers and activists, it outlines how to fight the rising tide of online misogyny and make online spaces more equal and inclusive.

The Stalled Revolution

Autor: Eva Tutchell , John Edmonds

Número de Páginas: 295

In this anticipated second edition of The Stalled Revolution, authors Tutchell and Edmonds build upon their groundbreaking exploration of the Votes for Women campaign and the Women’s Liberation movement, by focusing on the dramatic activities of the #MeToo movement and on the passionate debate about trans and gender identity.

Jesus and the Manosphere

Autor: Paul Treacy

Número de Páginas: 132

Ever since the mid-twentieth century, life has generally been better in western nations for the huge majority of the subsequent generations, born thereafter. This, most notably, in terms of better standards of living and healthcare. However, the traditional family unit has also come under great attack, during this same time, with far more divorces, break ups, along with higher rates of single parenthood and loneliness, than ever before, thus creating a domino effect, leading to a whole array of challenging social issues, further down the line. How has this happened? What, if anything, can be done to reverse this tide? The 'manosphere' movement, which regularly comes under huge criticism, seeks to explore these often troubling and complex issues, more often than not, with a 'no holds barred' approach. Numerous bloggers have gained large and growing fanbases from countless men and boys, the entire world over. Is it totally absurd to place much of the blame on modern feminism? Are those involved in the movement, just a bunch of heartless and misogynist thugs? Or are they genuinely concerned men, telling very uncomfortable truths and who, deep down, actually want the best for women,...

In Search of Freezer Meat

Autor: Sharay "punisher" Hayes

Número de Páginas: 137

Erectile dysfunction and low sexual confidence are killing men quietly—and nobody’s really talking about it. Hayes, once a full-blown sex symbol, hit rock bottom when things stopped working. Pills didn’t help. Advice didn’t stick. So he went deeper—looking not just for how to fix it, but why it was happening in the first place. What he discovered changed everything: the problem wasn’t just physical—it was mental. And not just about sex, either. It was tied to his confidence, his income, his sense of self, even his worth as a man. Most guys never connect the dots. This book is raw, unfiltered, and straight-up real talk. Hayes shares his story—funny, painful, and always honest—to help other men understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. No fluff, no filters, just one guy talking to another about things most of us are too scared to say out loud. If you’re struggling—or know a man who is—this book is for you. And yes, women should read it too. You’ll finally understand the men in your life in a way you never have before. Sex, self-worth, and mental health—they’re all connected. Let’s talk about it. Man to man.

Sex and the Citizen

Autor: Conn Carroll

Número de Páginas: 221

Sex and the Citizen is a powerful and urgent exploration of one of the most overlooked forces shaping the political landscape today: the rapid decline of marriage. Once the cornerstone of American life, marriage has seen a dramatic fall from grace. In 1960, four out of five households were led by married couples; today, that number has plummeted to less than half, with more people choosing cohabitation over commitment. The American family, as we once knew it, is unraveling. Author Conn Carroll takes you on a thrilling journey spanning thousands of years and six continents, uncovering the pivotal role marriage has played in human history. From the dawn of civilization to the present day, Sex and the Citizen reveals that marriage is more than just a contract—it’s the bedrock of democracy itself. Through gripping historical analysis, Carroll shows how the rise and fall of monogamous marriage has shaped societies and how its decline is now threatening our most cherished ideals. But this book isn’t just about diagnosing a problem—it’s about finding solutions. Sex and the Citizen offers a bold vision for restoring the stability and prosperity that marriage once provided. By...

Teens and the New Religious Landscape

Autor: Jacob Stratman

Número de Páginas: 243

How are teenagers' religious experiences shown in today's young adult literature? How do authors use religious texts and beliefs to add depth to characters, settings and plots? How does YA fiction place itself in the larger conversation regarding religion? Modern YA fiction does not shy away from the dilemmas and anxieties teenagers face today. While many stories end with the protagonist in a state of flux if not despair, some authors choose redemption or reconciliation. This collection of new essays explores these issues and more, with a focus on stories in which characters respond to a new (often shifting) religious landscape, in both realistic and fantastic worlds.

Religion, Literature and the Imagination

Autor: Mark Knight , Louise Lee

Número de Páginas: 305

The study of religion and literature continues to go from strength to strength - this collection of essays offers a dynamic, lively and provocative contribution to the field and aims to map out new directions it might take. By returning to foundational questions regarding the relation between words and worlds and the parameters of the sacred, the essays explore different ways of using interdisciplinary resources to open up our understanding of religion and literature. Contributions from some of the leading voices in the field unite to offer an important exploration of the possible worlds that the study of religion and literature imagines.

Veiled Threat

Autor: Nadeine Asbali

Número de Páginas: 223

Nadeine Asbali would be the first to say that a scarf on a woman's head doesn't define her, but in her case, that's a lie. Nadeine's life changed overnight. As a mixed-race teenager, she had unknowingly been passing as white her entire life: until she decided to wear the hijab. Then, in an instant, she went from being an unassuming white(ish) child to something sinister and threatening, perverse and foreign. Veiled Threat is a sharp and illuminating examination of what it is to be a visibly Muslim woman in modern Britain, a nation intent on forced assimilation and integration and one that views covered bodies as primitive and dangerous. From being bombarded by racist stereotypes to being subjected to structural inequalities on every level, Nadeine asks why Muslim women are forced to contend with the twin oppressions of state-sanctioned Islamophobia and the unrelenting misogyny that fuels our world, all whilst being told by white feminists that they need saving. Combining a passionate argument with personal experience, Veiled Threat is an indictment of a divided Britain that dominates and systematically others Muslim women at every opportunity.