Title: So You Want to Be a Male Feminist? Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Follow
Headings: So You Want to Be a Male Feminist? Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Follow
So You Want to Be a Male Feminist? Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Follow
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1. Understand that women are leading the way and affirm their capable leadership. Don't assert yourself at the forefront.
2. When it comes to issues that directly pertain to women's bodies and experiences, be quiet and listen.
3. Men don't get to determine if they are "allies" to the feminist movement. Women do.
4. Take responsibility for addressing men's issues with other men, rather than expecting women in feminism to do all of the work.
5. Use your male privilege to encourage other men to work towards gender equality, under women's leadership.
6. Don't use the label of "feminist" as a way to try to get women to like you — that's disingenuous and counterproductive.
7. When given opportunities to execute professional tasks related to feminist issues, consider referring other women instead.
8. Educate yourself about the history of feminism and how women of different backgrounds have approached the movement.
9. Ensure your feminism is intersectional.
10. Acknowledge that sometimes, women need opportunities to discuss feminist issues without the presence of men. And that's okay.
11. When women criticize your involvement in feminism, don't talk over them or talk down to them. Actively listen and be accountable.

Content: Rather, it's about making sure your actions aren't sexist, transphobic or reinforcements of gender-based bigotry . It is not going above and beyond to act respectfully and in solidarity with women working towards gender equality. 4. Take responsibility for addressing men's issues with other men, rather than expecting women in feminism to do all of the work. So-called men's rights activists gather at a 2014 conference in Detroit. A Voice For Men via YouTube
Men who are ignorant about feminism — and even so-called men's rights activists — often critique feminists for not addressing what they describe as men's struggles. Some of these issues include the disproportionately high male suicide rate, how the court system regards fathers in custody battles and the perceived abandonment of survivors of sexual violence . On the one hand, these criticisms miss a pretty large point: Feminism can, and already has, helped men as well as women. Additionally, men, especially white men, are already positioned to work towards resolutions, since institutional sexism gives them a disproportionate hold on the levers of power.