In this personal and poignant collection, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Black Friend examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man. What does it mean to be a man today? How does the pervasive yet elusive idea of "masculine toxicity" actually reflect men's experiences--particularly those of color--and how they navigate the world? In this thought-provoking collection of essays, poems, and short reflections, Frederick Joseph contemplates these questions and more as he explores issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint. From fatherhood, and "manning up" to abuse and therapy, he fearlessly and thoughtfully tackles the complex realities of men's lives today and their significance for society, lending his insights as a Black man. Written in Joseph's unique voice, with an intelligence and raw honesty that demonstrates both his vulnerability and compassion, Patriarchy Blues forces us to consider the joys, pains, and destructive nature of manhood and the stereotypes it engenders.
Frederick Joseph Pořadí knih (chronologicky)
Frederick Joseph je uznávaný marketingový profesionál a spisovatel, jehož dílo se zaměřuje na společenské otázky. Prostřednictvím svých textů zkoumá složitost lidské zkušenosti a usiluje o větší pochopení a empatii. Jeho styl je často charakterizován jako pronikavý a myšlenkově provokující, což čtenářům nabízí nový pohled na svět kolem nás. Josephova práce je důkazem síly psaného slova při prosazování pozitivních společenských změn.
Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs, creating an essential read for committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice