Teenage son

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insomniac123 · 27/09/2017 14:21

Please could I have some advice of a good book to give to my 15 year old son which explains the concept, benefits, etc of respecting women and feminism.

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Wheresmytaco · 28/09/2017 12:48

I think most people feel they raise their children properly. Unfortunately the rest of the world has a say as well.

It's proven that talking about and discussing why racism is wrong is more effective in combating racist ideas in children than simply not being racist.

angrymum69 · 28/09/2017 12:45

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Wheresmytaco · 28/09/2017 12:33

I'd suggest How to be a boy as well.

MsP0b · 27/09/2017 22:48

I just read How not to be a boy by Robert Webb. Funny and warm and great messages about healthy masculinity.

Beachcomber · 27/09/2017 17:54

Your son may be a bit young for it at the moment but I reckon Robert Jensen's book must be good. I haven't read it but I've read loads of his articles and essays and he's great.

conatusnews.com/radical-feminism-for-men/

Terrylene · 27/09/2017 17:45

Would Robert Webb's new book be any good?

(I admit to have only half listened to it on the radio - it will still be on iplayer www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b092cnpl )

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insomniac123 · 27/09/2017 17:05

Thank you for your suggestions

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 27/09/2017 17:05

Lots of men I know have enjoyed the Caitlin Moran book, How To Be A Woman.

DJBaggySmalls · 27/09/2017 14:35

Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics by Bell hooks is a good starter. Unfortunately its a bit pricey.
www.amazon.co.uk/FEMINISM-EVERYBODY-Passionate-bell-hooks/dp/0745317332?tag=mumsnetforum-21

The Man Who Has It All is an amusing take.
www.penguin.co.uk/authors/man-who-has-it-all/1079543/

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