It’s impossible for you to be exempt from all the other men who harassed and threatened women simply because you decided that history shouldn’t apply to you. Hello, fellow men. By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the viral Hollaback! video of the woman who got cat-called an absurd amount of times within the course of […]
I think men can be most effective by working as feminism’s silent partners. Years ago, when I was shopping around for a new tattoo, I was laboring my options, as I wanted it to be that perfect synthesis of personal importance, awesome political declaration, and cool-looking art. One possibility I immediately clung to was getting […]
Once I begin thinking that I could never be like those guys over there, it becomes much more likely that I’ll act exactly like them. Recognizing that I could act like that gives me the room to make the ongoing decision to act differently. In all of the recent conversations about male privilege, violence against women, and […]
This originally appeared on Everyday Feminism. Republished here with permission. Stop mansplaining, and don’t call me ‘hun.’ I’m noticing a trend lately—over the past couple of years especially—where we feminists really want to get dudes on board. “Come on, guys,” we’re collectively calling. “It’s time to get your shit together.” Based on the countless outlets and publications I’ve […]
Conversations can create more people who start to think and then, little by little, a new consciousness will take hold. In this country, in order, we have: Wealth privilege (Stuff’s easier if you have mad cash) Male privilege (Stuff’s easier if you’re a dude) White privilege (Stuff’s easier if you’re Caucasian) Beauty privilege (Stuff’s easier […]
