The movement for reproductive rights has long been led by a multiracial, multiethnic collective of women. The vast majority of passionate activists are women.
But men have a vital role to play as well.
Tag: Male Feminists
Calling All Feminist Men: Join the Women’s March!
Wherever they’re being held—in Washington, D.C., or Anchorage, Alaska—let’s encourage men to march for gender equity, and to transform manhood.
Four Ways Men Can Take Action During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
I come to Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a mix of reverence for victims and survivors, celebration of the progress we have made and resolve for the work that remains ahead. This October, like all those before, I want to be intentional about how we demonstrate our allyship.
How Feminist Men Can Take Action on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a perfect time for men to wake up, stand up and speak out on behalf of women’s reproductive health and rights.
The Ms. Q&A: Carlos Izcaray’s Year of the Women is Only the Beginning
On February 23, a new vision for classical music will resound in Los Angeles when the American Youth Symphony celebrates their 2018/19 season, which they’ve dubbed “The Year of the Woman.” AYS Music Director and legendary performer, conductor and instrumentalist Carlos Izcaray talked to Ms. about how he’ll continue steering its powerful vision for progress after the season ends.
Mothers of Sons Should Be Scared—of Sexism, Patriarchy and Misogyny
I’m a feminist raising boys in Trump and Kavanaugh’s America—and I’m scared for my sons, too.
The Ms. Q&A: Dr. Jackson Katz is Taking on the Toxic Masculinity of Donald Trump—and U.S. Politics At-Large
Ms. talked to educator, author and feminist advocate Dr. Jackson Katz about sexism in U.S. politics, what it will take to unpack the bigotry of our institutions and how we can best push back against the toxic masculinity of the Trump administration.
The Ms. Q&A: Adam J. Kurtz on Feminism, Vulnerability and Staying Hopeful
Kurtz spoke with Ms. about the women who inspire his work and his activism, paying it forward as a white, cis gay man and how he remains hopeful in the midst of political turmoil.
Five Ways Men Can Fight Back When Women are Harassed Online
Just like we have the power to harass, we have the power to quash harassment, man-to-man.
Dear “Incel” Guys: Try Feminism for a Change
I invite you to stand against male violence—including the violence of your fellow Incels. I invite you, in the words of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, to “listen to women for a change.”