Why Feminism is for men too – Men Talk Feminism
As you answered NO or NOT SURE… there are understandable reasons for that (you might think it is a women’s movement by and for women, you might think feminism is no longer needed nowadays, you might feel feminism paints men as the enemy, you might not know “how to” be a feminist man or other reasons).
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29/08/2021 09:07
#50
By Bjorn from United Kingdom
1. Why is Feminism relevant to men?
Feminism is relevant to men, because as a political movement it aims to deconstruct the patriarchy - a male dominated system of domination and oppression that over hundreds of years of existence has led to the subjugation of women and minorities.
2. How does Feminism benefit men?
Feminism helps create more freedom for men, who no longer need to 'be men', but rather be human beings.
3. Have you always embraced Feminism? If not, what changed your mind?
I haven't I am afraid. Even though I did not consider myself sexist I definitely was until I was about 25 when I met my current partner who opened my eyes to what the world is like for women. From then on I was able to have much more open conversations and confronted my sexism and misogyny.
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13/07/2021 00:37
#49
By Stefan - 27yo from United States
1. Why is Feminism relevant to men?
Feminism is relevant to men because sexism is still rampant! There are still women and men oppressed by ancient (and some not so ancient) dogmas about maleness and femaleness. It has always been relevant, but not always accepted. The lack of acceptance comes from ignorance to its relevance. Feminism is relevant to men because we need it. We need it to unlearn so many entrenched beliefs about what makes a man a man. It is a light in an otherwise very dim place.
2. How does Feminism benefit men?
Feminism benefits men because it opens doors previously believed to be closed in the male soul. Feminism challenges the presumptions we grow up believing, and asks us, "Hey, what if you've been lied to?" The lie is often that men are one way and women are another, and these differences make equity impossible. Therefore to ask someone to understand how similar we are in mind, body, and spirit, is a crucial part of a person's development. Feminism offers a lot of key ways to engage with the patriarchal fallacies so many of us have grown up with. The work is hard, and feminism helps immensely along the road to self-discovery--especially for men!
3. Have you always embraced Feminism? If not, what changed your mind?
Nope, I was once a little sexist boy like so many others. I was told to respect women but then would practice such rampant sexism that respect almost became irrelevant. It wasn't until I was almost through college that I found feminism and the growth it offers me, and it lit a fire under my ass that still burns bright!
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30/06/2021 17:44
#48
By Chris - 54yo from United Kingdom
1. Why is Feminism relevant to men?
I feel it is relevant to me because I need to understand things from a different perspective than mine. I have a wife and step daughter so it helps me understand the world from their view.
I think it's also about understanding the world in which we live and how different things impact people in an unfair way.
I believe in equality and would like to be able to ensure I support efforts to make society equal for all.
2. How does Feminism benefit men?
I also think ensuring that women play an equal part in society means society benefits from both perspectives rather than just one.
3. Have you always embraced Feminism? If not, what changed your mind?
I don't know that I have done anything specifically to embrace it but certainly having a stepdaughter has made me focus more on how society makes her have to behave in a certain way which I see as unfair.
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29/06/2021 16:36
#47
By James - 56yo from United States
1. Why is Feminism relevant to men?
We all love together and if we don’t treat each other as equals, completely and fully, we are being much less than we can be as a species.
2. How does Feminism benefit men?
Stronger women make better women which means they are better people and better people in the world benefits everyone. By supporting each other we all benefit.
3. Have you always embraced Feminism? If not, what changed your mind?
I’m not sure but I think so. I was raised by a single and strong mother who embedded in me that women can do everything men can and are equals. So, from an early age I believe it was already a natural thing for me. It wasn’t, as far as I know, a cognitive decision on my part.
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27/06/2021 14:21
#46
By Unai - 26yo from Spain
1. Why is Feminism relevant to men?
Gender equality benefits both women and men. The way us men have been socialized makes us hurt ourselves and others, the hegemonic toxic masculinity and a peaceful and happy society are not compatible.
2. How does Feminism benefit men?
It gives us the opportunity to connect with caring as a value, being aware of how what happens in society affects women and men unequally. It offers us the opportunity to generate more egalitarian attitudes and behaviors with ourselves and the people around us.
3. Have you always embraced Feminism? If not, what changed your mind?
I haven't, it didn't happen until some very close women called me out, encouraging me to start my journey towards developing an identity based on egalitarian values and actions. I will always give them the credits.
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