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1. Do you think that men have a role in the struggle for women’s equality; if so, what?

Personally, I do believe that men have a role in the struggle for women’s equality. Men are half the percentage of the human population, so in order for the feminist movement to actually be progressed in society, it is vital that men join the movement as well. Therefore, I stress that men’s role in the struggle for women’s equality is to come to terms with feminism. In “What About Men?” the speaker discusses how many men are intimidated by the phrase “feminism” and even jokes about changing it to “feMANism.” This just demonstrates how taken aback many men are about the idea of women being equal and the changing of social constructs and microagressions. Many men even believe that feminism means making women “better” than men. Therefore, if men were to come to terms with this idea and become more educated as far as the struggle for women equality goes, then feminism as a whole would greatly progress.

3. Do you think men can make feminist art? If so, please provide some examples. If not, why not?

Yes, I strongly believe that men can make feminist art. This was clearly demonstrated during today’s class in the HUB-Robeson gallery. The exhibit was entitled “Birth of the Painted World: Jivya Mashe and the Warli Tradition of India” and showed how women’s roles in society are very important, as they literally bring forth life. This is definitely feminist art, as women are portrayed as royalty in the exhibit and men are portrayed on a much lesser level. Ultimately, I believe men can make feminist art, as one’s gender does not define their beliefs and what they choose to express in their artwork.

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