I Hate Men

De: Pauline Harmange, Natasha Lehrer - translator

Narrado por: Emily Lucienne

The feminist book they tried to ban in France ‘A delightful book’ Roxane Gay

Women, especially feminists and lesbians, have long been accused of hating men. Our instinct is to deny it at all costs. (After all, women have been burnt at the stake for admitting to less.)

But what if mistrusting men, disliking men – and yes, maybe even hating men – is, in fact, a useful response to sexism? What if such a response offers a way out of oppression, a means of resistance? What if it even offers a path to joy, solidarity and sisterhood?

In this sparkling essay, as mischievous and provocative as it is urgent and serious, Pauline Harmange interrogates modern attitudes to feminism and makes a rallying cry for women to find a greater love for each other – and themselves.

©2020 Pauline Harmange (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Reseñas de la Crítica

‘A good book, written from a burning heart but with a cool head’ The Times

‘Rousing … a call to liberation. Her writing is full of hope, unwavering in its trust of other women and their abilities’ Independent

‘An exhilarating essay to be read in one sitting’ Libération

‘Written in wise prose, devoid of excess or rage, I Hate Men explores the terrain of contemporary feminism, its arguments in keeping with those of writers like Rebecca Solnit, as well as the movement's key ideas: patriarchy, the mental load, #MeToo and solidarity’ L’Obs

Fantastic book!

Don't be put off by the title, which can sound a little harsh. The author uses statistics and well thought-out ideas to discuss feminist topics, while also explaining that she loves her husband and other men in her life. It's very pro-woman without being a male-bashing, negative diatribe about men; it's not polarizing in that way. I found it very inspiring and illuminating, and the writing is clear and entertaining.

Beautiful and bold

This woman has so much courage. Everything that an “aware” woman has thought, and felt ashamed for thinking, (thank you patriarchy) has been solidified and made right in this book. Hating men is natural when a woman can not walk at night without fear. Hating men is natural when the inequality is slapped in our face on a daily basis. I am white and privileged, and feel the effects of inequality so much, can you not acknowledge the pain of a woman of color? Of a little girl of color? This book is a war cry, and it rallied me. This is deeper than women hating men.

A changed man

Im a man who just realized how stupid I am lol. This book describes male fallibility to a scary degree. Im truly surprised to say that women are right, I never truly believed women’s equality was a problem. Women need to keep fighting because men need to change.

She’s right…

This book made the point that so many women have been trying to. Yes there are good men, but on a global scale throughout history men have been horrible. And it makes sense to hate your oppressor.

Brilliant essay!

Don’t hesitate to purchase because it’s short. Very well written and researched. No wasted words!