How to support women's rights without hating men

It is a fallacy that in order to support the rights of women a person also has to hate men. The myth that women who are feminists hate men is a belief carried out mainly by men who feel threatened by women's rights activists. Most people who support women's rights do not hate men . On the contrary, they are people who are passionate about the injustices and violence that many women face and are not afraid to express the need for equality. Some people may see this anger as a hatred of all men, when in reality it is a normal reaction to gender inequalities.

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Explore what feminism means to you. Not all people who consider themselves feminists believe in the same things. The term "feminism" can represent a variety of social theories, political movements and philosophies. Read about feminism, feminists and political movements. Keep these points of view in mind, including those you share and those you do not agree with. Understand feminism and where feminist beliefs come from, both now and historically. This will help you to show that support for women's rights is not about not liking men, but about the desire to fix a system that puts women at a disadvantage.

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Consider the reasons why feminism is also useful to men. Many people who believe in the myth that feminists hate men also believe that feminists want women to be the dominant sex. In truth, most feminists seek political and social equality with men. Reflect on the ways in which gender inequality also hurts men. For example, traditional masculine gender roles limit men to be competitive, aggressive and dominant. Look for the way in which both men and women can get out of their traditional gender roles. By seeing how feminism can help men, you can develop empathy and change the way feminism hurts men. Knowing that men suffer can alleviate some of the anger they may feel for a feminist.

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Talk to other feminists . Obtaining input from other women and knowing how to deal with these problems can be essential. Discuss with them how to balance their passion for women's rights with their feelings of anger towards men. Talk to feminist men too. There are men who understand the importance of feminism. Talking to feminist men can help to see that men are not out to harm or harm women, but that many men are also interested in working towards equality.

• Be yourself. The liberation of women is about feeling free to be who you are. Feminists do not have to succumb to any particular stereotype. A woman can be as traditionally feminine (or masculine), as she pleases, and continue to support women's rights.
• Stereotypes about feminists are common. Do not be afraid to stand up for yourself. You must be willing to discuss these stereotypes that may arise. Ask the person why he or she believes this, and try to explain that your own feminist point of view does not include hating men