Why Young Men
The Dangerous Allure of Violent Movements and What We Can Do About It

This is one of those books where I love the central conceit or premise (in this case, why is it that so many young men are falling prey to radical and violent ideologies in western countries?), but I was less warm on the actual execution. I wouldn't steer anyone away from this book - there are a lot......more

This book was a great start. It's really relevant, seeing as radicalization through religious extremism, white nationalism, and so on mainly affects young men nowadays. It deals with serious topics such as institutionalized racism, structural inequality in employment opportunities, the media and its......more

I thought this was a highly readable look into how many young men get caught up in lifestyles and situations that they would have otherwise avoided by being neglected or ostracized by their communities and looking for community elsewhere. I also see how not feeling welcome in your community could po......more

I bought this book after hearing Jamil Jivani speak passionately about why young men turn to violence, crime and radicalization. A lawyer, community organizer and activist, Jivani was articulate, thoughtful and reasoned. As a boy growing up in Brampton, Ont., with a largely absent father, he wanted......more

Title: Why Young Men Author: Jamil Jivani Source: Netgalley: with thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher. This book is an almost open ended approach to the identity of crisis many young men of colour face. Speaking from his personal experiences growing up in a black community in Canad......more