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: Beware of the male feminist who behaves as though his feminist sympathizing makes him more entitled to female sexual attention , even when he shows little to no understanding of his privilege. Instead, this logic objectifies and belittles women with the assumption that they can be manipulated into liking someone who really doesn't care about their position in society. 7. When given opportunities to execute professional tasks related to feminist issues, consider referring other women instead. Former professor and news commentator Hugo Schwyzer appears on CNN to discuss sexual harassment in schools. CNN Video
Women have been at the forefront of feminism and civil rights efforts for more than 100 years. But by and large, institutional sexism often renders women and their experiences invisible, because male needs, thoughts and opinions are usually elevated above their female counterparts'. So when organizations or news outlets ask for a "male perspective" on issues such as feminism and gender equality, ask what the needs and goals of the conversation are in order to discern whether or not you can truly speak from a place of experience, education and expertise, especially if the topics are related to issues that mostly affect women. Don't be afraid to suggest a female peer if you're not the best suited for the event or discourse. 8.