Kopano Ratele is Professor in the Institute for Social and Health Sciences at the University of South Africa (Unisa)and researcher in the South African Medical Research Council-Unisa Violence, Injury and Peace Research Unit. Best known for his work on men and masculinity specifically in relation to violence, race, sexualities, and tradition he has published a number of books, scholarly essays, research papers, and shorter pieces on a range of psychological, cultural and social topics. His list of publicationsincluded the co-edited book 'From Boys to Men: Social Constructions of Masculinities in Contemporary Society'; 'Inter-group Relations: South African Perspectives'; and ""There Was This Goat"", co-authored with Nosisi Mpolweni and Antjie Krog. He is a past president of the Psychological Society of South Africa, and the incumbent chairperson of the board of Sonke Gender Justice.
Content: 1. Introduction: Men no longer rule over their families; 2. Ayashisa amateki; 3. At risk of violent death; 4. A better (sexual) life for all; 5. Liberating masculinities; 6. Masculinities without tradition; 7. We black men; 8. Of what value is feminism to men?