1. Don't interrupt women when they speak, control their space, or assume they need your protection. Focus on the effect of your actions, rather than on the intent.
Pro-Feminism12 Steps Men Can Take to End SexismUnderstanding Patriarchy and Men's PowerBy Joseph Pleck, PhD Printed with permission MEN'S POWER WITH OTHER MEN The Politics of AccountabilityAccountability has become a watchword in the movement to end domestic violence. It is almost impossible to be involved in any work related to ending domestic violence without hearing the word accountability bandied about. But while some might glaze over at its mention, to battered women, their advocates and allies, it is an essential tenet in the movement for freedom. Roles of Men with Feminism and Feminist TheoryCan Men do Feminist Theory? There are perhaps as many definitions of feminism and feminist theory as there are people who declare that they are feminists. Ben Agger (1998) states that the major achievement of feminist theory is to make the politics of sex and gender central to understanding oppression. However, feminist theory is not only about understanding but also about action. 
Women's E-NewsWomen's eNews is the definitive source of substantive news--unavailable anywhere else--covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women's perspectives on public policy. It enhances women's ability to define their own lives and to participate fully in every sector of human endeavor. 
National Organization for WomenSince its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society. 
Center for the Advancement of WomenThe Center for the Advancement of Women is a not-for-profit, independent, nonpartisan research and public education institution established to advance women's equal participation at every level of society 
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