The Revolt of Man

Walter Besant's novel "The Revolt of Man" presents a dystopian vision of a female-dominated society of the 22nd century, where women keep men in complete subordination after the historic Transfer of Power. Women gradually take over the traditional men's occupations and privileges, having become judges, doctors, lawyers, businesswomen and artists, whereas effeminate men are allowed to live and perform simple work in complete passivity, submission and obedience to the triumphant females.


The female parliament (the House of Peeresses) is opposed to the previous policies adopted by the male-dominated parliament, especially uncontrolled industrialization, exploitation of labor force, and destruction of nature. Thanks to women's power England has freed herself of oppressive male supremacy, aggression, male-dominated religion, polluting industries, and has become a totalitarian feminist paradise.


Education and career opportunities are severely limited for men; they cannot study at universities which are reserved for women only. Many impoverished young men are forced into marriage with older wealthy and powerful females. However, when married they lose all legal rights and wives dispose of their property and earnings. Husbands charged with disobedience or beating their wives are immediately taken to prisons and kept there for years...