How to Date Men When You Hate Men
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| Author | Blythe Roberson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Flatiron Books |
Publication date | 2019 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, ebook |
| ISBN | 978-1250193421 |
How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a 2019 non-fiction book written by Blythe Roberson.[1][2]
The book was completed while Roberson was working as a researcher on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[3] The original title of the book was Towards A Unified Theory Of Why I Am Forever Alone In This Life.[4]
Overview
How to Date Men When You Hate Men is non-fiction self-help book by American writer and author Blythe Roberson. The book is a collection of comedic, self-deprecating, and philosophical essays interrogating what it means to date men under patriarchy. Although the title gives the impression that the book offers dating advice, it is instead an exploration of dating in the 21st century under the patriarchy. Roberson conceived the book as a "modern response to A Lover's Discourse" by Roland Barthes.[5]
This book is a “generous self-criticism” to the current state of affairs of dating in a contemporary society. Roberson does not hate men, and instead focuses on how men can break and unlearn societal rules and narratives. Roberson draws on her personal experiences for readers to add comedic relief to her writing and demonstrate her personal experiences.[3][4]
