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We Need Fraternity Men to Do a Lot More Than ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’
Frat guys in high heels for a good cause – what could go wrong with this sexual assault awareness campaign? Actually, we need better.
Read MoreDear Men Who Wish to Be Allies to Women: 12 Things You Need to Know
So you’re trying your best to be a good ally to women. Add these strategies to your everyday life to get on the right track!
Read MoreThis Is What It’s Like When Men Feel Entitled to Grab Your Body
Too many of us know the social norm of men’s sexual entitlement toward women – even our president-elect brags about it. This piece by Reagan Myers captures the chilling experience.
Read MoreWhy It’s Dangerous to Tell Men to Be Persistent to Get Women to Sleep with Them
Romantic comedies show it. Dating advice condones it. But the idea of sex as a game for men to win has some scary real world consequences.
Read MoreWhy Black Men Participate in Misogynoir – And 3 Ways We Can Fight Against It
“How can you be pro-black if you don’t take the peril of Black women seriously?” Black men learn some damaging messages about Black women – but you can unlearn them.
Read More6 Things a Feminist Woman Who Dates Men Should Look For on a First Date
How do you know if a new guy will respect you as an equal? These questions will help you figure it out early on so you don’t waste your time.
Read More3 Ways Men Who Loved Me Violated My Consent – And What This Says About Rape Culture
Can you relate to any of these examples? There’s a pattern here that really shows how entrenched rape culture is.
Read MoreI’m a Muslim Woman of Color – And Here’s Why I Don’t Date White Men
If you’re a woman of color, you might recognize these dating challenges. This author is a South Asian Muslim woman – and here are her honest reflections on why she doesn’t date white men.
Read More7 Things Cis Men Over 50 Need to Remember When Dating Women
People over 50 are dating more and more every year – and some are still holding on to some oppressive ideas about what’s acceptable. Here are some critical dating tips to keep in mind.
Read MoreHow Stigma Against Queer Men’s Bodies Puts Us at Risk for Addiction, Violence, and Other Dangers
“From that day forward, I viewed my physical attraction to men as dangerous.” Physical intimacy between men is still marked as dirty and repulsive. Here’s the impact, including drug abuse and poor health – and how we can do better.
Read MoreDear Men: Toxic Masculinity Is Imprisoning Us, and It’s Time to Set Ourselves Free
This author doesn’t give a shit about football – and that’s not the only way he doesn’t fit what society says being a straight man means. All men should read this account of breaking free from the pressure.
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About How Mental Health Affects South Asian Men
“What is wrong with me?” This heart-wrenching open letter really shows the impact of silence and stigma around mental illness in South Asian communities. Mental illness can affect anyone, so let’s listen to how it’s affecting South Asian men.
Read More3 Ways Men Wanting to ‘Focus On Her Pleasure’ During Sex Can Still Be Sexist
Why would hearing a guy say “I love giving a woman pleasure!” make this author cringe? We’re all for women’s pleasure, but these are great points about how it can be sexist – and solid advice for you if this feels familiar.
Read More26 Comments That Show Just How Misogynistic Men Can Get on YouTube
Have you ever had to deal with comments like these? They’re horrifying – but Marina Watanabe’s using the hashtag #YouTubeMisogyny to fight back, and her smart comebacks could help you deal, too.
Read More10 Types of Misogynist Men We All Need to Know About – And Then Call Out!
So you know the basics of how male privilege shows up – but do you know these subtler examples that are harder to identify? Addressing these can make a big difference beyond standing up to blatant sexism.
Read More4 Reasons Social Justice Orgs Shouldn’t Be Led Only By Straight, White, Cis Men
Have you read these numbers showing the lack of diversity in the non-profit world? It’s pretty dismal – and these are some really important reasons to diversify the leadership.
Read More5 Reasons Why We Need to Change the Way We Talk About ‘Emasculating’ Asian Men
It’s important to shut down the stereotypes “emasculating” Asian men. But this author’s got some great points about how we tend to talk about these stereotypes in problematic ways – starting with calling it “emasculation.”
Read More3 Ways White Cis Gay Men Can Do Better for the LGBTQIA+ Movement
If you’re a white cis gay man, you know what it’s like to be marginalized. But you still have the most societal power in the LGBTQIA+ community, so here’s how you can use it to lift up the less privileged members of the community.
Read More4 Things Men Are Really Doing When They ‘Play Devil’s Advocate’ Against Feminism
We get this a lot around here – the “other side of the story” about everything from the wage gap to street harassment. But this author’s seeing right through the guise.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Policing the Gender of Men Who Like ‘Feminine’ Things
Jaden Smith sometimes wears so-called “women’s clothing” – and the people criticizing him for it have gender all wrong. Here’s Kat Blaque with an explanation that will help you get it right.
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