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The Myth of Male Power:
Why Men Are the Disposable Sex
Paperback reprint edition with updated introduction
by Warren Farrell, Ph.D.

In recognition of The First Men's Rights Congress held June 18-19, 2004 in Washington DC, we are again featuring Warren Farrell's milestone Book, The Myth of Male Power.

A terrific bible/mantra for any male who considers himself to be a "good guy". Farrell completely dismantles and destroys the myth of the patriarchy, and shows with well backed-up facts that sexism and oppression come equally from both genders. Essential reading for both men and women.
Farrell believes (and proves in his well-researched writing) that men are only considered "real men" when society makes them expendable, disposable statistics, while men who choose to preserve themselves or assert their individuality are seen as weak and undesirable. This is implied over and over again in the media, fiction, and film, whether the public realizes it or not.
This is controversial stuff, no doubt... yet it will provide the reader with many never-considered points of view, most strongly of which is the reoccurring theme that today's man, in any relationship, is required to take all the risks, all the responsibility, and all the rejection. Quite a book.                                  An Amazon.com reviewer from Athens, Georgia

Guest Article... by Warren Farrell, Ph.D.
Three Judicial Biases about Moms, Dads and Children
When I do expert witness work, I confront from most judges three biases that I myself was also surprised to see proven invalid when I did the research for Father and Child Reunion. The first bias is the stability bias; the second is the mother bias; and the third is the 'If-the-couple-is-in-conflict-joint-custody-will-not-work' bias. All of these biases apply to post-divorce parenting.
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Editorial... by Jim Bracewell, MENSIGHT Editor
First National Men’s Rights Congress: Birds of a Feather?
The First National Men’s Rights Congress was held on July 18-19, 2004 .  I’m sure you must have already heard about it via newspaper, the Internet, radio and/or television. No? Well, I couldn't find anything in the media either. Since I was there, I’ll do my best to bring you up to date. (Read the Men's Rights Congress Booklet)
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COYOTE... monthly column by Dick Prosapio
The Great Motorcycle Chase
I've never had one, a motorcycle that is, and in fact, I've never even ridden on one. But I have, as far back as I can remember, admired those who have and do. It should follow then that now that I have a chance to get one, 'cause I came into a few bucks as a gift from an old friend, that I would go out and do just that. Especially since he was urging me to do just that.
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Guest Article... by Glenn Sacks
New Study Shows Child Support Guidelines in Need of Reform
A new study of child support has concluded that most states' child support guidelines are poorly designed, inequitable, and in need of reform. California's guidelines, which are among the highest in the nation, exemplify this inequity, and often place such privations on noncustodial parents that they are unable to remain a meaningful part of their children's lives.
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DADS, DON'T FIX YOUR KIDS... monthly column by Mark Brandenburg, M.A
Taking Your Kid's Perspective
It's quite easy for most fathers to look at their kids with a critical eye. And why not? There's a lot riding on the outcome of your kids' development. There's the nagging worry that you're not doing your job well enough and that your child will develop "problems." There's also the fear of being judged as an incompetent or uninvolved father by others. And there’s the relentless presence of your children, making mistakes by the truckload while you watch.
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JEFF'S LIFE... monthly column by Jeff Stimpson
Pistol Packin'
Jill went into Target with Ned, which means she had to come out with something made of plastic that cost about a dollar. She and he chose a pale-green squirt gun, with a bright orange plug where you put in the water. Ned brought it home and started pointing it at people. "Phew phew!" he says, mimicking gunfire. I think once he mimicked the whine of a ricochet.
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Guest Column... by Alison A. Armstrong
Men: Friends or Foes?
Women have inherited an adversarial relationship to men.  About two million years of dependency has sealed it into our DNA, at least for the foreseeable future. Our adversarial relationship can be seen in all the expressions of popular culture, e.g. books, films, television programming and radio shows; lawmaking and litigation; internet jokes and verbal gender bashing.
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TOWARD MANHOOD... A book in progress by Larry Pesavento
A Journey to the Wilderness of the Soul
Author and therapist Larry Pesavento of CHRISTOS Men's Center invites you to join in the process of critiquing this book prior to it's publication. MENSIGHT will publish a chapter each month and we would like for you to submit suggestions and discuss your opinions on our Men's Issues Forum.
From chapter 4 - Part 2...  A boundary says, "I am separate and can learn to emotionally take care of myself". Boundaries are psychological declarations of independence. A boundary is also a dividing line between the boy's world of the village and the adult world of the wilderness. By boundary setting a man states he no longer needs a mother to watch over him. He also states he no longer is afraid of not pleasing the mother and is ready to suffer the separation of abandonment.
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MILITARY HONOR ROLL... Pay tribute to the Veterans or Active Duty military in your life on our perpetual Military Honor Roll page
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FATHERS HONOR ROLL... Pay tribute to your father (grandfather, great grandfather, etc.) on our perpetual Fathers Honor Roll page
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