CentralNotice Fratire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search "Fratire" is a type of 21st century non-fiction literature written for and marketed to young men in a politically incorrect and overtly masculine fashion. The term was coined following the popularity of works by George Ouzounian (writing under the pen name Maddox) and Tucker Max . [ 1 ] Described as a satirical celebration of traditional masculinity, the genre has been criticized for allegedly promoting sexism and misogyny . [ 2 ] 1 Genre 2 Origins of the term 3 Criticism of fratire 4 Authors 5 See also 6 References Genre [ edit ] Fratire generally features male protagonists, usually in their twenties and thirties. It is characterized by masculine themes and could be considered the male equivalent of chick lit . [ 1 ] [ 3 ] The genre was popularized by Tucker Max 's I ...