Why Men Need Feminism Too

Anya Overmann
Sep 4, 2018 · 6 min read

Men, do you identify as a feminist?

If the answer is yes, good on you. If the answer is no, I’m going to try to change your mind right now.

But first, let’s just all take a moment to get on the same page about what feminism is and what it isn’t. Feminism is advocacy for equality between the sexes, plain and simple. Feminism is not advocating to elevate women above men, it’s not giving women…

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Anya Overmann

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Freelance Writer & Marketer, Ethical Humanist, activist, sex-positive feminist, Communication Officer of @YoungHumanistsInternational

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