Revisioning Men’s Lives: Gender, Intimacy, and Power

Revisioning Men’s Lives: Gender, Intimacy, and Power by Terry Kupers is a groundbreaking exploration of masculinity that challenges traditional male roles through psychological, clinical, and sociological lenses. Psychiatrist Kupers blends personal anecdotes, client case studies, and cultural analysis to address key issues like father-son dynamics, homophobia, male friendships, pornography, and therapy, revealing how societal expectations of dominance and emotional suppression foster isolation, inadequacy, and oppression of others. The book critiques the men’s movement’s divisions and proposes redefining power as relational and non-oppressive—achieved through intimacy and equality—enabling men to pursue productivity, love, and vitality without dominating others, ultimately fostering healthier gender relations.