Thursday, January 20, 2011

Meninism

I wish this group didn't have to go under a different title, because they're still following feminist principles. But, needless to say, I'm very thankful that some men practice these tenets and are willing to involve others.

Meninist is a global organization of men that believe in and support the feminist principles of women's political, social and economic equality. The following represents the platform we believe in (but the need for equal rights for women should be self-evident in this day and age). This page hopes to convey that a growing movement of men recognize and support the women's movement, for the benefit of women, men and all of humanity.
 
1) We are opposed to all forms of misogynist behavior and sexist attitudes; we respect all women.
2) We believe in a woman's reproductive freedom and right to control her own body.
3) We oppose all forms of violence against women, including rape, sexual harassment and domestic violence, as well as all negative stereotypes and violence against women in film, television and advertising.
4) We understand the need for men to participate in the women's movement and help end 2000 years of men's patriarchy. We pledge to support women in every possible way we can, including sharing responsibilities around the house and in parenting.
5) We believe that women should be paid in parity to men for the same work done and women should be given the same opportunities in the work environment. We oppose the so-called "glass ceiling" (the oppression of women's ability to advance at the workplace). We oppose the "Old Boy's Network."

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