For us being a man means, and has meant for a very long time, treating everyone with respect, being unafraid to show our love and appreciation of our family and friends, and never abusing the privilege that society affords us. So many men are afraid to hug each other. They are afraid to tell each other that they love them, even in the brotherly sense.  → Read More

I am a straight married white male feminist. If you are a man who really cares about feminist issues and wants to take an active role in fighting patriarchy, then you’re in the right place. Feminism, at its core, begins with a critique of the gendered distribution of power in our culture. Through that critique, one comes to identify actions one can take. But because men are the beneficiaries of our patriarchal system, engaging in male feminist discourse comes with some perils. Here are a few guidelines for negotiating the world of male feminism as a writer, in conversation, or throughout the worlds of social media.  → Read More