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Putting the Toilet Seat Down

Putting the Toilet Seat Down

A Graphic, Humorous Guide to Feminism for Men | Gender Equality, Unlearning Biases & Becoming a Better Ally

Harshveer Jain
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For centuries, it has been (wrongly) believed that men are the superior gender. But what have we based that on? What research has been conducted to prove this?
Men are stronger. Men have had more power. So obviously, men must be superior.
Well . . . not quite.
Is it simply conditioning? At what point will we accept that feminism isn’t about one gender being better than another. It is about all genders being treated equally.
Putting the Toilet Seat Down is not only Feminism 101 but the first step we can take towards equal living. It is a no-gyaan, no-judgement guide for anyone who is curious (or confused) about feminism. Or for anyone who wants to unlearn their biases. With answers to questions like what is feminism, why do we need it in today’s world and do feminists hate men, this funny, engaging and nuanced graphic narrative breaks down big ideas with logic, humour, sensitivity and just the right amount of self-roasting.
Instead of lectures, you’ll get real talk—backed by history, science, and real-life examples — about why questioning your own biases doesn’t make you ‘less of a man’; just a better, more empathetic ally.
It’s about understanding the world a little better, and maybe becoming a better person in the process.

Imprint: Vintage Books

Published: Dec/2025

ISBN: 9780143471325

Length : 160 Pages

MRP : ₹499.00

Putting the Toilet Seat Down

A Graphic, Humorous Guide to Feminism for Men | Gender Equality, Unlearning Biases & Becoming a Better Ally

Harshveer Jain

For centuries, it has been (wrongly) believed that men are the superior gender. But what have we based that on? What research has been conducted to prove this?
Men are stronger. Men have had more power. So obviously, men must be superior.
Well . . . not quite.
Is it simply conditioning? At what point will we accept that feminism isn’t about one gender being better than another. It is about all genders being treated equally.
Putting the Toilet Seat Down is not only Feminism 101 but the first step we can take towards equal living. It is a no-gyaan, no-judgement guide for anyone who is curious (or confused) about feminism. Or for anyone who wants to unlearn their biases. With answers to questions like what is feminism, why do we need it in today’s world and do feminists hate men, this funny, engaging and nuanced graphic narrative breaks down big ideas with logic, humour, sensitivity and just the right amount of self-roasting.
Instead of lectures, you’ll get real talk—backed by history, science, and real-life examples — about why questioning your own biases doesn’t make you ‘less of a man’; just a better, more empathetic ally.
It’s about understanding the world a little better, and maybe becoming a better person in the process.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Harshveer Jain

Harshveer Jain is an alumni of IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta. Over the last 10 years, he has worked extensively in advertising, management consulting, public policy and technology. His primary job role has been to summarize and present information in digestible manner – whether it be ads, CEO presentations or governance impact. And that’s what he’s trying to do with this book.

Over the last 4 years, Harshveer has also built a credible niche as an artist and speaker – with 450k+ followers across Instagram and LinkedIn, 10+ TedX talks, multiple radio and podcast appearances and self-curated online courses.
He is constantly in awe of his parents and believes that family > everything. And that’s the backbone of everything he is or does.

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