Warren Farrell — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Often described as the intellectual father of the men's rights movement.
Obtained his PhD in political science in 1974.
Authored "The Liberated Man" (1974), exploring how traditional gender roles constrain men and women.
Authored the national best-seller "Why Men Are the Way They Are" (1986).
Authored "The Myth of Male Power" (1993), confronting misunderstandings about men.
Conducted 13 years of research on successful child-rearing post-divorce, published in "Father and Child Reunion" (2001).
Served as a board member of the National Organization for Women in New York City.

Biography

Warren Thomas Farrell, born June 26, 1943, is an American author, educator, and activist known for his work on gender issues, particularly men's issues. He obtained his doctorate in political science in 1974. Initially active in the second wave feminist movement of the late 1960s and 1970s, Farrell served as a board member of the National Organization for Women in New York City. His first book, "The Liberated Man" (1974), explored how traditional gender roles constrained both men and women.