It is impossible to talk about women’s economic empowerment or gender equality in the workplace without also talking about how responsibilities are shared at home. Investing in Women’s survey of urban millennials in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia found that most women, regardless of their employment status, take on the …
Read More »35 Practical Steps Men Can Take To Support Feminism
On Facebook, a friend recently linked to an article called 20 Tools for Men to Further Feminist Revolution. Although he liked the list, he (correctly) noted that most of the suggestions were quite academic. The friend in question, like me, is an academic, so this point is not meant to …
Read More »Effective Solutions for Ending Sexual Harassment in Our Workplaces
For a thing that has caused so many hassles, so many lawsuits, so many hurt feelings, so much wasted time, so much aggravation, such irritation, such anger, such embarrassment, such humiliation, so much absenteeism, so much bad publicity, and so many lost hours of productive work, sexual harassment remains incredibly misunderstood. …
Read More »10 Misconceptions Every Trans Ally Needs to Understand
Okay, so you get that gender identity is different from gender expression, which is different from sexual orientation. You know the difference between transsexual, transgender, gender queer, gender fluid, and asexual. You know that not everyone wants “the surgery,” and not to ask if they do. You proudly claim the …
Read More »10 Stereotypes Men Need To Stop Spreading About Women
Women aren’t all overly emotional. James Michael Sama myth busts so you can clear the way for a better relationship. There are many generalizations and stereotypes about women which I come across frequently. I find the higher the standards that a woman holds for herself and those she allows into …
Read More »A Gentlemen’s Guide To Rape Culture
If you are a man, you are part of rape culture. I know … that sounds rough. You’re not a rapist, necessarily. But you do perpetuate the attitudes and behaviors commonly referred to as rape culture. You may be thinking, “Now, hold up, Zaron! You don’t know me, homey! I’ll …
Read More »Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Be Male Feminist
These are but a few of numerous male celebrities, among others, who have recently come out as feminists. Emma Watson’s high-profile #HeForShe campaign and the White House’s launch of #ItsOnUs against sexual violence have encouraged many more men to think critically about feminism. More importantly, we’re talking about why it’s …
Read More »5 Myths About Domestic Violence
Many of us, on reading the recent news about Ray Rice, Greg Hardy, and Ray McDonald, have thought, “How could anyone do that? What was he thinking?” It turns out the truth about what goes through an abusive man’s head is not what you’d expect. Prepare to be surprised. Myth …
Read More »16 Ways The Men Can Help Stop Online Violence Against Women
Men Helping Stop Cyber VAW – Tip #1: Acknowledge the violence. There are 3 important ways in which men need to effectively acknowledge cyber violence against women. The first step is to be aware of and accept the fact that it definitely exists. The second step is to acknowledge that …
Read More »What Men can Do to End Violence Against Women
There are 4 key ways in which you can help prevent, stop and end violence against women: Prevention Through Example and Education Educate yourself and others about how larger social forces affect the conflicts between individual men and women. It is also possible to attend programmes, take courses, watch films, …
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