The Relentless War on Masculinity - by David Maywald (Paperback)

About the Book

The West has tilted against men and boys for decades by denigrating males. Combining data-driven analysis with heartfelt advocacy, David Maywald calls for a new social contract to restore social balance for us all.

Book Synopsis

The Relentless War on Masculinity is a cultural, rhetorical, chemical, legal and institutional attack on all males. During the last seven decades it has resulted in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand moving from being societies characterised by equality during the 1980s to now being highly gynocentric.

Western countries have tilted against men and boys for decades-dismantling fatherhood, ignoring male disadvantage, and portraying masculinity as a problem to be fixed. The result is a crisis: falling education outcomes for boys, disengaged young men, rising mental health struggles, plummeting birth rates, and fractured relationships between men and women.

This book shines a light on the causes of the crisis and offers a vision for how to rebuild. Combining clear analysis with heartfelt advocacy, David Maywald calls for a new social contract: one where boys are supported, men are respected, and both sexes work together to create a healthier future for us all...

This book explores:

- How Anglo societies moved from equality to gynocentrism-and what that means for our families, schools, and communities.

- Why fatherhood, faith, and purpose remain essential foundations of human flourishing.

- The cultural, political, and institutional forces that have sidelined men (and how to reverse them).

- Practical solutions and reforms that can restore balance, rebuilding collaboration between men and women.

There are no winners from The Relentless War on Masculinity, but we can rebuild a much healthier society if men and women collaborate for our children. Inclusion demands that we listen to and engage with all voices-including males, White people and Christians.

As a society, will we choose combativeness or collaboration? Read on for a provocative, hopeful and urgent call to action. This book is for everyone who believes that when men and boys thrive, society also flourishes.

Perfect for readers of:

=> The Boy Crisis - Warren Farrell and John Gray

=> Of Boys and Men - Richard Reeves

=> The Toxic War on Masculinity - Nancy Pearcey

=> Manhood - Steve Biddulph

=> Men on Strike - Helen Smith

=> The War Against Boys - Christina Hoff Sommers

Review Quotes

"The Relentless War on Masculinity is a straight-talking, timely book that shines a light on how men and boys are often pushed aside in today's culture. It's clear, fair, and refreshingly honest, cutting through the noise to show what's really going on. Best of all, it points to a healthier way forward where men and women can work together and actually thrive. If you want a book that makes sense of the chaos and offers real hope, this is it."

Tom Golden

Psychotherapist, author of three books, and founder of Men Are Good

"What distinguishes Maywald's approach from simple grievance is his focus on solutions: more male teachers, reformed family courts, equal health funding, boy-friendly school environments. He doesn't argue that women should lose ground - he argues both sexes are suffering from what he sees as an overcorrection... Not everyone will agree with Maywald's framing or his emphasis. But the underlying data about male educational outcomes, suicide rates, and family court disparities deserves attention regardless of one's political perspective. The men in my life need advocacy, support, and solutions - not ideology."

EJ (Emma-Jane) Johnson

Writer, content creator, mum, wife

"The Relentless War on Masculinity by David Maywald is a thought-provoking and deeply researched exploration of the challenges facing boys and men in modern society. With a balanced and centrist approach, the book highlights systemic biases, cultural shifts, and the consequences of sidelining masculinity, while offering actionable solutions to rebuild healthier relationships between men and women. It is a compelling call to collaboration, advocating for mutual respect and shared progress to create a thriving, inclusive future for all."

Rohit (Roy) Borekar

Managing Director of Solution Tech and author of India to Australia

"David Maywald's book on the war on masculinity highlights many of the issues currently facing boys and men. Maywald overviews the causes of this war, its effects on men and society, and how the war can be resolved. Maywald's conceptualization of the "four horsewomen" of modern feminism - misandry, gamma bias, gynocentrism, and gaslighting - is a particularly important contribution. To progress on boys' and men's issues, which Maywald believes is possible and indeed necessary for a healthy society, the "four horsewomen" of modern feminism must be acknowledged and addressed accordingly."

James L. Nuzzo, PhD

Exercise Scientist, men's health researcher, and creator of The Nuzzo Letter

"David is a considerate, passionate and level-headed supporter of humanity, and in particular children and young or pre-adults. He has volunteered his time to help others and I have spent nearly four years working with him as a fellow volunteer charity board member. In particular, he has long been an advocate for boys, and has turned some of that advocacy into this book. While the book might not be for everyone, and some may find it controversial, I applaud David's efforts to promote inclusion for all, and as he says it is vital that "we listen and engage with all voices" as a society."

Stuart Snell

Non-executive Director, board chair and consultant for business and communications strategy