It’s a Family’s Despair
A new book chronicles the Family Court's 50 years of destroying families and men's lives. It is a harbinger of the deeply flawed secular world into which we are sleepwalking.
A new book chronicles the Family Court's 50 years of destroying families and men's lives. It is a harbinger of the deeply flawed secular world into which we are sleepwalking.
John Stapleton's latest book, "Failure: Family Law Reform Australia", is a scathing critique of Australia’s family law system, timed to mark the 50th anniversary of the Family Law Act of 1975. It is a sobering tale of institutional overreach, human cost, and a democracy too timid to fix its own messes.
“Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard V. Reeves is a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary challenges faced by boys and men in the Western world, particularly in the United States.
In “Not Guilty: The Case in Defense of Men”, David Thomas challenges prevailing narratives around gender roles, particularly the notion that men are inherently oppressive or responsible for societal ills.
Warren Farrell, once a leading figure in the National Organization for Women, pivoted his focus to men’s issues after recognising overlooked aspects of male experience. In “The Myth of Male Power”, Farrell argues that society has misunderstood the nature of power concerning gender.
Have extremists taken over? Are all men really bastards? “Who Stole Feminism?” by Christina Hoff Sommers is a critical examination of what the author terms “gender feminism,” as opposed to “equity feminism.”
“Divorced Dads: Shattering the Myths” by Sanford Braver is a seminal work that challenges many widely held beliefs about fathers post-divorce. Braver, a professor of psychology, embarked on this study with the aim of debunking myths through empirical research.
John Hirst’s long-form essay Kangaroo Court is an incisive critique of the Australian Family Court, analysing its operations, the social impact it has had, and the broader implications for justice and family law.
“Men on Strike: Why Men Are Boycotting Marriage, Fatherhood, and the American Dream — and Why It Matters” by Helen Smith explores the phenomenon of men opting out of traditional societal roles in an increasingly hostile environment towards masculinity and fatherhood.
"All Mothers Work" is a call to Australians — and Aussie political leaders especially — to truly value the unseen work of motherhood. Donate today to help empower Australian mothers raise their own children instead of being forced back to work before they're ready.