Personal introduction;

It’s been incredible to produce this zine. This project has created the space in my life to focus on gender liberation and collaborate with amazing people in the process. Thanks to all my friends who’ve supported this project, and to all the honest criticism I’ve gotten from them as well. This zine would not exist if it weren’t for the love and support of my comrades. FireUP!

While there are so many differences amongst men, we will find we have a common enemy, the masculinity that serves a conquest culture of domination and genocide. Confronting and dealing with sexism is a crucial in developing a revolutionary identity.
Race, class, and gender, are all manipulated into hierarchy. Oppression is all interconnected. I don’t want to lose sight of these connections. However, I know at times my analysis will be lacking. I’m no expert and I certainly don’t claim to know everything. Writing this zine is a process for me to better understand these issues. Because I write from my experience as a white man, my perception of gender is shaped by white privilege, and vice versa.

These issues are relevant to all men who’ve grown up in this patriarchal society. While some of the issues in this zine may speak directly to guys with white privilege, I hope that all men can find this zine useful.