Do men have any part to play, in women achieving equality?

Answer 1

Women are already equal. We don't need any help.

Answer 2

That's a problem. What IS equality? There are many differing opinions, even within "feminism", as to what constitutes "equality."

(Some) feminists feel that they should be treated no differently than men. Same opportunities and responsibilities. Others favor this, but with certain exceptions.

Other feminists seem to favor a 'substantive equality', whereby women's differences are compensated for somehow, to create equal outcomes. (someone that is an expert may want to refine this definition).

Still others seem to want a system that offers equal monetary value for female dominiated jobs. This would enable, for example, the OR nurse and the neurosurgeon to be paid the same. Of course, that would require a non-free-market (capitalistic) economy.

How can all of these be satisfied at once? By men or women?

Answer 3

I think so, because I think men have a lot to gain from the concept as well. Aiding in reaching equality for women is a step allowing people to value individuals based on their own merits, not on the boxes they check on a census form.

Anyone who has an interest in basic fairness should feel free to contribute towards this goal. It's not enough for women to try and fight to either gain or maintain equality (depending on whether or not you think they have equality already), guys have to recognize their equality as well.

Answer 4

Yes
Open minds and hearts can go a long way toward equality for all human beings.
I do not believe in the concept of the White Man as perpetuator and abuser of all other categories of human beings.
What I do believe is that by helping those who need our help, we are creating a better world full of empowered, healthy and happy human beings.
Who wouldn't want that as a legacy for our children and grandchildren?
Goo luck

Answer 5

Absolutely. Since (for now) men hold most of the power, they have the ability to change public policy. Besides which, civilian men can help by forming equal partnerships and gender-neutral workplaces. We all have a role to play.

Answer 6

Treat a women like a human adult, same as a man. Same rights and responsibilities and breaks. Don't make assumptions based on gender. Perhaps that person would feel or behave or choose the exact same way if they were a man and then how'd you react?

Answer 7

"There is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than there is hunger for bread. It is easier to cure the hunger for bread than for love and appreciation".

Equality is desired more so each can feel worthy, loved, and appreciated. That's what this whole gender thing bottems out at. Men want to be loved ... women want to be loved ... when one gives more than the other, the balance falls and pain is created.

So, yes, men can help women by being thankful for them and loving them. "Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor... Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting " (BMT)

Answer 8

Nice ideas, JD. We can also get rid of some of the bias in media, the notions of "political correctness" that pervade government, legislation, academia, and other facets of society, and we can give out equal sentencing for similar crimes.

Or did you mean helping women get more benefits?

If so, then there's basically nothing else to be done.

If anyone can point out a few things, I'll be willing to change that statement. Rape statistics are not going to help, because a minority of men rape. Neither will domestic violence statistics- other studies show women initiate the violence more often. Neither will wage gap ideas- that is almost entirely up to women, and those men that do influence it through sexism are a tiny minority and cannot be moved by the general male populace.

So, like I said, there's not much else to be done for women that men in general can really do.

Answer 9

Being more open minded about women's roles in society would make such a difference about the way we view each other.

Answer 10

Yes, we can file for child custody more often, vote to send women into combat, vote for judges that will impose the death penalty on women killers, and in general support anything that moves them towards more equal treatment.