Mediocre traces more than a century of white male identity in the United States, linking historical events and cultural myths to today’s political debates. The narrative moves from the post‑Reconstruction South and frontier mythology to modern flashpoints such as protests and the backlash against women in public life.

The book examines how messages of entitlement shaped institutions and everyday interactions, with measurable consequences for women, people of colour, and for white men themselves. Historical reporting and cultural analysis are used to reveal systemic patterns rather than isolated events.

Instead of simple condemnation, the work outlines a different model of masculinity and citizenship—one not rooted in racial or gender dominance—and offers pathways toward a more inclusive national identity.

• Themes: entitlement, power, and national myths
• Focus areas: race, gender, and institutional change
• Approach: history, cultural critique, and constructive vision

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