Because of my support and encouragement for men – I’m often accused of being anti-feminist – or chauvinistic. The truth is – I think women are awesome! I may not agree with the politics behind a lot of contemporary feminism, I like to think that feminism at it’s core is a good thing.

The current climate between modern feminists and the “patriarchy” has dominated a lot of the attitudes about the situation. I think many men want to be respected by the women in their lives – and they feel lumped in with the rest of men – and it’s created an atmosphere of tension.

What if you could break that tension with one simple idea?

If you want to get respect – you have to give respect.
Women won’t respect you if you demand it – if you think you have earned it just because you have a penis. If you want respect from anyone – then give it.

Because of my support and encouragement for men – I’m often accused of being anti-feminist – or chauvinistic. The truth is – I think women are awesome! I may not agree with the politics behind a lot of contemporary feminism, I like to think that feminism at it’s core is a good thing.

You’ve seen the jokes about asking women to “make me a sandwich” – the truth is – the joke really isn’t funny. I think men that find it funny are probably valuing women less than they think they are.

Are jokes disparaging to african-americans still funny? They shouldn’t be. And neither should jokes that demand that women stay in the kitchen.

Also – just for the record –  there’s nothing wrong with a woman who wants to make a sandwich for a man. But if he expects it  – or doesn’t say “thanks” – then he’s a douche.

Because of my support and encouragement for men – I’m often accused of being anti-feminist – or chauvinistic. The truth is – I think women are awesome! I may not agree with the politics behind a lot of contemporary feminism, I like to think that feminism at it’s core is a good thing.

To be honest, sometimes contemporary feminists are just as guilty about this as many men are.
Staying at home to raise children is a noble calling. Going to work to provide for your family is a noble calling.

Do not look down at a woman for doing either. Rather, show support and respect.

I know that the words “just a mom” are hurtful to moms who work as hard as any CEO.
And I know thoughts that accuse working moms of not being there for their kids are just as harsh.

I think it’s important for us as men to take a position of support, and not judgment.

Because of my support and encouragement for men – I’m often accused of being anti-feminist – or chauvinistic. The truth is – I think women are awesome! I may not agree with the politics behind a lot of contemporary feminism, I like to think that feminism at it’s core is a good thing.

One of the biggest banner of feminism is “Equal Pay for Equal Work” – it makes me question why we still don’t have this!

If two people are equally qualified for a job, they are both entitled to be paid at the same rate- and gender shouldn’t make a difference.

It is not un-manly to embrace this ideal.