A quick summary

The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy by Allan G. Johnson is an exploration of the ways in which patriarchy has shaped our society and how it affects both men and women. The book examines the long-term consequences of male domination and how it continues to shape and limit our lives today. Johnson argues that patriarchy has created a "knot" of power and privilege that limits the possibilities of everyone, regardless of gender. He examines the various tools used to maintain the gender knot, such as socialization, language, and the legal system. He also looks at the ways in which oppression affects women and people of color, and how patriarchy has been used to justify domination. The book offers a new perspective on gender, as well as strategies for challenging the gender knot.