“One of [the] childish things adult men must put away is the need to deflect, belittle, or exaggerate women’s anger.”
About Hugo Schwyzer
Hugo Schwyzer has taught history and gender studies at Pasadena City College since 1993, where he developed the college's first courses on Men and Masculinity and Beauty and Body Image. He serves as co-director of the Perfectly Unperfected Project, a campaign to transform young people's attitudes around body image and fashion. Hugo lives with his wife, daughter, and six chinchillas in Los Angeles. Hugo blogs at his website
Words Are Not Fists: What the Twitter Blow-Up Tells Us About Men, Women, and Anger
December 28, 2011 By 154 Comments
Serious Discussion is Not “Wrath of Feminists”
December 17, 2011 By 154 Comments
Hugo Schwyzer responds to a Twitter debate.
In Rape Culture, All Men Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent
December 14, 2011 By 484 Comments
Why do good men have to pay for other men’s bad behavior? Hugo Schwyzer explains the answer he learned in his first Women’s Studies class.
New CDC Study on Sexual Assault: Preteen Boys and Adolescent Girls are Most at Risk
December 14, 2011 By 52 Comments
Striking results as to the prevalence of sexual violence for both males and females.
Men Need to Mentor Women Too
December 12, 2011 By 72 Comments
Men in positions of power need to overcome their fears, Hugo Schwyzer writes, and start making themselves available to members of the opposite sex.
It’s Not the End of Men, and We Still Have Work to Do
December 8, 2011 By 84 Comments
Men and women should celebrate where we are, Hugo Schwyzer writes, but we still need to keep moving forward.
Why ‘Losing It’ Is Sometimes the Best Term for First Sex
December 7, 2011 By 14 Comments
Despite the negative connotations, Hugo Schwyzer writes, using the term “losing your virginity” actually makes a lot of sense.
I Married a Lesbian
December 5, 2011 By 51 Comments
Hugo Schwyzer tries to discern why even after several failed relationships with lesbians or lesbian types, his heart still flutters around short hair and strong jaws.
Saved From Sexual Relapse
December 5, 2011 By 5 Comments
Sometimes a sexually promiscuous, unfaithful, bisexual woman is just what you need.
Are Women Hardwired to Compete With Their Mothers-in-Law?
November 27, 2011 By 43 Comments
Hugo Schwyzer looks at the role men play in the dynamic between daughter-in-law’s and mother-in-law’s.
You’re Not Your Daughter’s Handsome Prince
November 26, 2011 By 81 Comments
Hugo Schwyzer explains how a dad who relies solely on emotional validation from his daughter (instead of his wife) might be causing unforeseen harm.
Can Young Girls Really Seduce Older Men?
November 20, 2011 By 93 Comments
No, it’s just another lazy excuse of male weakness, writes Hugo Schwyzer.
To Prevent Future Penn States, We Need to Celebrate the Good in Male Sexuality
November 17, 2011 By 47 Comments
Hugo Schwyzer agrees we should be talking more. But let it be about what healthy, joy-filled, life-enhancing male sexuality looks like.
Resist the Old Boys and Their Ways
November 14, 2011 By 28 Comments
Hugo Schwyzer argues that the gender preference of the seasoned elite fosters leniency and protection in the name of loyalty.
Sexual Harassment on Campus: It’s a Guy Thing
November 7, 2011 By 36 Comments
Macho culture is driving boys to bully and harass, writes Hugo Schwyzer.
Vocalyze
Michael Kimmel on my Attraction to Lesbians
Hugo Schwyzer agrees that the “possibility of equality” is indeed erotic.