Men's liberation movement

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The men's liberation movement is a

feminist
standpoints.

The men's liberation movement is not to be confused with different movements such as the men's rights movement in which some argue that modern feminism has gone too far and additional attention should be placed on men's rights. The men's liberation movement stresses the negative aspects of "traditional" masculinity, whereas the men's rights movement is largely about perceived unequal or unfair treatment of men by modern institutions because of, or in spite of, those traits ubiquitous to traditional masculinity. The men's liberation movement additionally aims to liberate men from stereotypes and attitudes that prevent them from expressing their emotions in a healthy manner.[1]

History

The men's liberation movement, as recognized by feminists and

sex roles. 1971 saw the birth of men's discussion groups across the United States, as well as the formation by Warren Farrell of the National Task Force on the Masculine Mystique within the National Organization for Women.[5] Robert Lewis and Joseph Pleck sourced the birth of the movement to the publication of five books on the subject in late 1974 and early 1975, which was followed by a surge of publications targeted to both lay and more academic audiences.[6]

The movement led to the formation of conferences,

pro-feminist men's organizations focused primarily on addressing sexual violence against women.[3]

Race

Racial differences have existed within the men's liberation movement which, despite its best efforts of inclusion, such divisions have on occasion been problematic. Some feminist scholars in political opposition to the movement have argued

East Asian Americans, however, have been portrayed as unattractive[11] and less masculine.[12]

Gay liberation

social construction, and as a response to the universalization of "men" seen in previous men's movements.[citation needed
]

Organizations

California Men's Gatherings

The California Men's Gatherings (CMG) was created in 1978[13][14] by men in the anti-sexist men's movement. Author Margo Adair, who attended the twelfth gathering in 1987, wrote that she found the atmosphere strangely different than anything she had previously experienced. After thinking about it, she realized it was the first time she had ever felt completely safe among a large group of men, with few other women. She also noticed that everyone was accepted, and affection among participants was displayed openly.[15]

CMG organizes three retreats annually, focused on men's issues.[16][17] Currently, most of the men attending California Men's Gatherings are gay or bisexual.[18]

r/MensLib

MensLib is an online forum on the social media site Reddit. It is a pro-feminist community and was created as a healthy and safe space for discussion on how traditional gender roles and masculinity hurts men.[19][20]

National Organization for Men Against Sexism

Main article: National Organization for Men Against Sexism

The National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) is a pro-feminist, gay affirmative men's organization which also enhances men's lives that began in the 1970s. The 1991 NOMAS national conference was about building multicultural communities.[15]: 57 

Radical Faeries

Main article: Radical Faeries

The Radical Faeries were organized in California in 1979 by gay activists wanting to create an alternative to being assimilated into mainstream men's culture.[21]

Activities

  • College men's centers
  • Men's support groups
  • Public advocacy and law reform

See also

References

  1. ^ APA Dictionary of Psychology
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  5. ^ Pendergast, Sara; Pendergast, Tom, eds. (2000). "Men's Movement". St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture. Vol. 3. Detroit, Michigan: St. James Press. pp. 344–345.
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  8. ^ Hoch, Paul. "White Hero, Black Beast: Racism, Sexism, and the Mask of Masculinity", reprinted in Feminism & Masculinities, Peter F. Murphy, ed. ([1970]; Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2004), pp. 93–107.
  9. ^ Messner, Michael. "Politics of Masculinities: Men in Movements". Oxford: AltaMira Press, 2000, pp. 4–5.
  10. ^ Carbado, Devon (1999). "Walking Proud: Black Men Living Beyond the Stereotypes". Black Men on Race, Gender, and Sexuality: A Critical Reader. NYU Press. p. 309.
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  17. ^ "Gatherings · California Mens Gatherings". California Mens Gatherings. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  18. ^ "Mission and Vision". The California Men's Gathering. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  19. ^ Crockett, Emily (2016-09-21). "There's a better way to talk about men's rights activism — and it's on Reddit". Vox. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  20. ^ Schofield, Daisy (2022-12-08). "The men deradicalising other men on Reddit". Huck Magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  21. The Advocate
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