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Do men have a place in the feminist movement? (self.feminism)
submitted 3 months ago by prettydarknwild to c/feminism
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I started to become interested in feminism over the last few months, but with the last horrifying cases of crimes against women i saw that many feminist women have (reasonably) learned to fear us, or at least, have some resentment towards us (again, reasonably), so, do we have a place in this movement, or we should take a step aside

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It doesn't miss the point, allowing and encouraging men to engage in traditionally feminine activities like childrearing, domestic work, expressing empathy etc enables the women around them to engage in non traditional behavior.

Inequality is a systems problem, personal behavior and expectations is a personal problem, and both need to be addressed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I'm well aware. But the reality is, a reply in a feminist community, that focused on mens needs is what got the attention and the up votes. And that prioritisation of men's interests over women's is part of the problem.

Feminism includes men, but focusing on men to highlight its importance, sustains the problem feminism exists to address in the first place.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I'm trying to convey that regardless of other people's expectations, he's responsible for learning and being critical of his own behavior.

You are absolutely right that male voices and opinions are over represented here.