Spot on, I struggle with the term "mankind" and it makes me think of Lester Ward's quote. Genius idea to highlight andocentricism with halloween costumes.
Great essay. It’s argument applies far more widely than the US, as I’m sure you know, but you pick an excellent illustration. I was a big fan of John Stoltenbergs Refusing to be a Man in my 20s. He argues that the common modern notion of “man” is nothing more than “not woman.” Any man whose consciousness is evolving has to look to women for evolutionary cues. Few men are able to provide satisfactory role models.
Spot on, I struggle with the term "mankind" and it makes me think of Lester Ward's quote. Genius idea to highlight andocentricism with halloween costumes.
Great essay. It’s argument applies far more widely than the US, as I’m sure you know, but you pick an excellent illustration. I was a big fan of John Stoltenbergs Refusing to be a Man in my 20s. He argues that the common modern notion of “man” is nothing more than “not woman.” Any man whose consciousness is evolving has to look to women for evolutionary cues. Few men are able to provide satisfactory role models.
All very American. A very clear exposition of the superficiality of American attempts at culture. A well know quote from Oscar Wilde come to mind!