Title: What is a man's role in gender equality activism? | Plan International
Headings: What is a man's role in gender equality activism?
What is a man's role in gender equality activism?
1. Acknowledge male privilege
2. Show solidarity
3. Understand that the causes of gender inequality are universal
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4. Challenge negative masculinities
5. Have an intersectional lens
6. Help transform power dynamics
7. Share your platform - support girls in taking the lead
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Content: Acknowledge male privilege
Men must begin by acknowledging the privileges we have been born into as a result of the patriarchy - the system of society and government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it. The patriarchal system has historically placed the masculine at the centre of the universe, favouring men and excluding women. Often men are not aware of this system because we have always enjoyed these privileges. This system has marked relations and forged unequal power between the genders. This is clear in most countries in the political, economic, cultural and social spheres, and is a regressive system that must be challenged. 2. Show solidarity
Although raising awareness of male privilege and acknowledging that girls and women face discrimination shows progress, this alone will not stop the perpetuation of those forms of oppression. It is necessary to stand with women and girls in their daily struggles for the eradication of patriarchal, sexist, and misogynist constructs so they may have access to equal freedom, equal respect and equal power. 3. Understand that the causes of gender inequality are universal
The pursuit of gender equality in my home country, El Salvador, is unlikely to take the same route as it will in Pakistan, or the UK.