The Vast and the Spurious: 25 Problems For Feminism

If feminism is a noble cause why is it so unpopular? And why is there more anger between men and women than ever before? In the age of the Womens March and Me Too many women believe they are at war. At the same time men are boycotting marriage and anti-feminist groups are on the rise. There is a backlash against feminism. Some dismiss it as misogyny but that is a mistake. Unless the movement answers its critics it will never gain mass support and the gender wars will rage til doomsday.What is the real state of feminism today? The Vast and the Spurious sorts truth from lies posing 25 problems to do with: male privilegerape culturethe gender pay gapfeminisms war against its enemies mens rights activists.This book is sympathetic to the real problems women face yet argues they will only achieve real equality when feminism is reformed. With its clear and witty style The Vast and the Spurious is a compelling read for those interested in the current state of womens rights mens rights and the gender war.This is no angry polemic but a light-hearted factual and fair introduction to feminisms various hypocrisies and contradictions.Karen Straughan.Whether for the uninitiated the curious or the indoctrinated this book offers a witty rebuttal to modern feminist claims and exaggerations. Grounded in common sense and empathy it makes the rational case too rarely heard for harmony between the sexes and respect for mens contributions.Janice Fiamengo Professor of English University of Ottawa Canada and editor of Sons of Feminism: Men Have Their Say.