Decentering Men (The Definitive Guide to Choosing Yourself)

A transformative guide for women looking to reclaim their lives, define success on their own terms, and build a future rooted in self-ownership—not male validation

For generations, women have been conditioned to center men in their daily lives and future goals, influencing everything from their social plans to personal style. In today’s world, this outlook is being rejected, and the concept of “decentering men” has entered the lexicon, demonstrating a profound change in women’s priorities. Decentering Men is the definitive guide to this paradigm shift. Drawing on feminist history, sociological research, and the real experiences of women, Sherese Taylor builds a rigorous and deeply practical case for what becomes possible when a woman stops organizing her life around male approval and starts organizing it around herself. It’s not anti-men—it’s fiercely pro-women, focusing solely on empowering them to reclaim their narrative and redefine their lives on their terms.

Decentering Men also addresses what comes next: How do you successfully date once you’ve decentered men? How do you recognize, reclaim, and rebuild? How do you ensure you are making decisions that are genuinely yours, based on your values and your vision? Through thought-provoking insights, actionable advice, workbook elements, historical and cultural context, and real-life examples, Decentering Men is the transcendent articulation of a societal evolution, providing a toolkit for a generation actively reshaping their lives.

Learn how to:     

• Decenter men from your dreams
• Decenter men from your time
• Decenter men from your friendships
• Decenter men from your family
• Decenter men from your finances
• Decenter men from your spirit
• Decenter men from your body