14. Resources for Men’s Groups, Activism and Social Change

a) Men and social change

Note: Also see references men and feminism for a wide range of references on men's roles in building gender equality, and the section on men's movement activism.

Blood, Peter et.al. (1983). Understanding and Fighting Sexism: A Call to Men. In Men Against Patriarchy Off Their Backs… And On Our Own Two Feet. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Buchhorn, Des. (1989). A Manual for Support Groups. Sydney, Unpublished.

Bystydzienski, Jill M., and Steven P. Schacht. (eds). (2001). Forging Radical Alliances Across Difference: Coalition Politics for the New Millennium. Rowan & Littlefield.

Crean, J. (1981). Consciousness Raising Groups for Men. In Lewis, Robert A. (ed.). Men in Difficult Times. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Douglas, Peter. (1994). ‘New Men’ and the Tensions of Profeminism. Social Alternatives, 12(4), January.

Gilding, Michael. (1982). Men’s Groups: Their Radical Possibilities. Gay Information, 9/10.

Hornacek, P. (1977). Anti-Sexist Consciousness Raising Groups for Men. In Snodgrass, Jon. (ed.). A Book of Readings: For Men Against Sexism, Albion CA: Times Change Press.

Kauth, Bill. (1992). A Circle of Men: The Original Manual for Men’s Support Groups. New York: St. Martin’s Press.

Marriot, Alan. (1988). The Prance of Men … And a Process for Change. Christchurch: Hazard Press.

McLean, Chris, Maggie Carey, and Cheryl White. (eds). (1996). Men’s Ways of Being. Boulder, Colorado: Westview Press.
Includes: White, Michael Men’s Culture, the Men’s Movement, and the Constitution of Men’s Lives (First Published 1992, Dulwich Centre Newsletter, No’s 3 & 4).
Tamasese, Kiri and Waldegrave, Charles Cultural and Gender Accountability in the Just Therapy Approach (First Published 1993, Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 5(2). Reprinted 1994, Dulwich Centre Newsletter, No’s 2 & 3).
Law, Ian Adopting the Principle of Pro-feminism (First Published 1992, Dulwich Centre Newsletter, No’s 3 & 4).
Hall, Rob Partnership Accountability (First Published 1992, Dulwich Centre Newsletter, No’s 3 & 4).

Men’s Programs Unit. (1982). Facilitator’s Manual for Men’s Consciousness-Raising and Support Groups. Seattle: Metrocenter YMCA (3rd edition).

Moyer, Bill, and Alan Tuttle. (1983). Overcoming Masculine Oppression in Mixed Groups. In Men Against Patriarchy Off Their Backs… And On Our Own Two Feet. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Pease, Bob. (1996). Reforming Men: Masculine Subjectivities and the Politics and Practices of Profeminism. PhD thesis. Melbourne: Graduate School of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, La Trobe University (See especially, Chapter 2, Epistemology and Methodology: Researching Men’s Subjectivities and Practices).

Pease, Bob. (1997). Men and Sexual Politics: Towards a Profeminist Practice. Adelaide: Dulwich Centre Publications.
Includes;
Men’s Groups: Limitations and Political Potential.
Men’s Festivals: Experiencing the Contradictions.
Men Against Sexual Assault: Organising Men Against Sexual Violence.
Patriarchy Awareness Education: Education to Make a Difference.

Schein, L. (1977). Various Dangers With Men’s Consciousness Raising Groups. In Snodgrass, Jon. (ed.). A Book of Readings: For Men Against Sexism. Albion CA: Times Change Press.

Snodgrass, Jon. (ed.). (1977). A Book of Readings: For Men Against Sexism. Albion CA: Times Change Press.

Stein, Terry S. An Overview of Men’s Groups. In Garvin and Reed. (eds). Groupwork With Women/Groupwork With Men: Social Work With Groups, Vol 6 No’s 3/4.

Stein, Terry S. (1982). Men’s Groups. In Solomon, Kenneth and Levy, Norman. (eds). Men in Transition: Theory and Therapy. New York: Plenum Press.

b) General writing on social change work

Abdullah, Sharif M. The Power of One: Authentic Leadership in Turbulent Times. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Agochiya, Devendra. (2002). Every Trainer’s Handbook. New Dehli: Sage.

Anderson, Gary L., and Kathryn G. Herr (eds.) (2007) Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Bobo, Kim, Kendall, Jackie and Max, Steve. (1991). Organising for Social Change: A Manual for Activists in the 1990s. Washington: Seven Locks Press.

Brandow, Karen, McDonnell, Jim and Vocations for Social Change. (1981). No Bosses Here! A Manual on Working Collectively and Cooperatively. Boston: Alyson Publications/Vocations for Social Change (2nd edition).

Coover, Virginia, Deacon, Ellen, Esser, Charles and Moore, Christopher. (1985). Resource Manual for a Living Revolution. Philadelphia: New Society Publishers.

Cullen, Peter. (1991). No is Not an Answer: Lobbying for Success. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.

Ernst, Sheila and Goodison, Lucy. (1981). In Our Own Hands: A Book of Self-Help Therapy. London: The Women’s Press.

Felshin, Nina. (ed.). (1995). But Is It Art? The Spirit of Art as Activism. Seattle: Bay Press (especially e.g. Essoglou, Tracy Ann Louder than Words: A WAC chronicle).

Frangi and Fletcher (2000). So You Want Media Coverage.

Gastil, John. Democracy in Small Groups: Participation, Decision-making and Communication. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Gowan, Susan, Lakey, George, Moyer, William and Taylor, Richard. (1976). Moving Toward a New Society. Philadelphia: New Society Press.

Green, Tova and Woodrow, Peter Insight and Action: How to Discover and Support a Life of Integrity and Commitment to Change. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Harper, Charles. (1993). Exploring Social Change.

Kaner, Sam. (1996). (?) The Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision Making. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Krzowski, Sue and Lands, Sue. (eds). (1988). In Our Experience: Workshops at the Women’s Therapy Centre. London: Women’s Press.

Lakey, Berit et.al. (1996). (?) Grassroots and Non-Profit Leadership: A Guide for Organizations in Changing Times. Philadelphia, PA: New Society Publishers.

Lakoff, George (2004) Don’t Think of an Elephant: Know your values and frame the debate. Carlton North, Victoria: Scribe Publications.

Lyons, Gracie. (1980). Constructive Criticism: A Handbook. Berkeley: I.C. & P.

Martin, Brian. (1979). Changing the Cogs: Activists and the Politics of Technology. Canberra: Friends Of the Earth.

Murphy, Brian. (1999). Transforming Ourselves / Transforming the World: An Open Conspiracy for Social Change. Zed Books.

Naples and Desai. Women’s Activism and Globalization.

Pedersen, Anne, Iain Walker, and Mike Wise (2005) “Talk does not cook rice”: Beyond anti-racism rhetoric to strategies for social action. Australian Psychologist, Volume 40, Number 1, March: 20-31.

Petty, Jules N., Irene Guijt, John Thompson, and Ian Scoones. (1995). Participatory Learning and Action: A trainer’s guide. London: International Institute for Environment and Development.

Public Interest Advocacy Centre. (1996). Working the System: A Guide for Citizens, Consumers and Communities. Sydney: Pluto Press.

Richards, Paul (1998) Be Your Own Spin Doctor: A Practical Guide to Using the Media. Harrogate, UK: Take That Ltd.

Scott, Gavin, Holland, Geoff and Beckett, Pat. (1986). How to Stop the Bomb. Marrickville, NSW: Hale & Iremonger.

Sen, Rinku (2003) Stir it Up: Lessons in Community Organizing and Advocacy. Josey-Bass.

Seo, Danny. (2001). Be the Difference: A beginner’s guide to changing the world. New Society.

Shields, Katrina. (1991). In the Tiger’s Mouth: An Empowerment Guide for Social Action. Newtown: Millenium Books.

Stout, Linda. Bridging the Class Divide and Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing.

Thornton, Phil et.al. (1997). I Protest! Fighting for Your Rights: A Practical Guide. Sydney: Pluto Press.

Tymson, Candy. (1988). How to Do Public Relations. Newtown: Millenium Books.

Wertheim, Eleanor et.al. (1992). I Win: You Win: How to Have Fewer Conflicts, Better Solutions and More Satisfying Relationships. Ringwood, VIC: Penguin.

c) Nonviolence

Albert, David H. (1985). People Power: Applying Nonviolence Theory. Philadelpia: New Society Publishers.

Clark, Howard, Crown, Sheryl, McKee, Angela and MacPherson, Hugh. (1984). Preparing for Non-Violent Direct Action. London: Peace News/CND.

Cummings, Allan. (1983). Understanding Nonviolence. Dunedin: Otago Media Collective.