Why This Book?
Teachers are being asked to lead conversations they have little training in...
How do you discuss masculinity without demonising the boys in front of you?
How do you create space for honest dialogue when the loudest voices online are doing the opposite?
How do you respond to the manosphere, to Adolescence, to the questions parents are asking... Without slipping into either lecture or avoidance?
It has never been harder to engage young men in conversations about masculinity. It has never been more confusing to know where to start...
This book is where you start.
What This Book Does
Masculinities in Schools gives educators a framework — and the confidence — to lead this work well.
Inside, you'll find:
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A grounded understanding of how masculinities are actually shaped, beyond the toxicity-versus-positivity binary
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Tools for transformative, culturally attuned interventions that go beyond one-off assemblies
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A "mendable" masculinity approach — flexible, sustainable, and built for the realities of a school community
This isn't a book about polarising, demonising, or standardising. It's a book about helping schools build cultures of accountability, integrity, authenticity and pride.
Who this book is for:
Secondary school teachers and pastoral leads navigating masculinity in classrooms and form rooms.
School leaders and DSLs building whole-school approaches to gender, behaviour and belonging.
Youth workers, university staff, and anyone holding space for young men in their practice.
Resources
For The Classroom and Beyond...
Explore a variety of downloadable resources to share with young men you are working with in your schools.
 Masculinity Key Terms |
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 Reflection Questions |
 Sexism Resource |
 Exploring Misogyny |
 Podcasts |
 Reading List |
Annotated Bibliography
Peek behind the curtain of some of my biggest influences, inspirations and recommended readings that relate to the creation of this book.
I stand firmly on the shoulders who came before me, and hope that you find as much from these recommendations as I did while crafting this project.
 Access Annotated Bibliography |
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