Unladylike Good Guy Feminism
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Nov 19, 2024 Emily Carrion, an assistant professor and author, explores the complex world of men's gender activism and masculinity. She discusses the growing influence of the men's movement and why it's critical now. The conversation reveals surprising similarities between male feminists and men's rights activists. Carrion highlights the challenges men face in recognizing their privilege and what drives them toward feminism versus the manosphere. She emphasizes the need for collective activism and warns against simplistic views of male allyship.
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Movements Mirror Broader Misogyny
- The men's rights movement is not a fringe phenomenon but reflects and amplifies broader cultural misogyny.
- Repackaged messages (e.g., 'due process') make misogyny more palatable and allow ideas to enter mainstream channels.
Privilege Renegotiation Drives Gender Activism
- Men often experience a turning point when they recognize their gender privilege and feel moral threat.
- That threat triggers identity work where gender activism becomes a strategy to renegotiate being seen as a "good man."
Egalitarian Relationships Spark Feminism
- Feminist men's trajectories often include egalitarian, intimate relationships with women formed in college or similar settings.
- Those trusted relationships made it harder for them to dismiss women's experiences and nudged them toward feminism.
