The Modern Men's Movement
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The 1970's saw the intensification of the feminist movement as a social,
moral, and political force in the American arena. They focused their attention
on the systematic oppression of women in politics and business. They were
attacking male chauvinism, dominance, and a social system that relegated ....
Middle of paper
.... men about their
new roles. “Created in the mid 1980's, the Mythopoetic men's movement emanates
from the works of Robert Bly. His view is that the men's role has lost direction.
The men's gatherings are to reconstruct a valid male initiation and role model.”
(Schocke)
This male movement has been cautiously encouraged by women's groups.
Most realize the new pressures being exerted on men by the changes in society
and recognize a male movement as a means to finding the new balance. "I ....
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