Advice for the New Feminist

First Things First 

answers to the questions feminsits hear all the time

What can feminism do for me?

From the Feminism 101 Blog. If you've not been there yet, you really should go.

What about men? Or, The Patriarchy hurts men too

The most common "advice" I've gotten since starting this lens is that I should spend more time talking about how Feminism can be good for men. While that is a true statement, click the link for a great argument about why men's needs aren't the focus of the movement.

What is the patriarchy?

Most sites about Feminism will refer to the Patriarchy; and blaming it. It's important to note this is not the same as blaming individual men. This site explains what is meant by Patriarchy pretty clearly.

What do you mean by "Not my Nigel"? (feminist abbreviations/jargon)

Required reading for new visitors to the Feminist Blogosphere.

Are feminists angry?

The most powerful tool of any oppressor is marginalizing those who stand up against them. In few cases has this weapon been employed against a group more thoroughly than it has against women.

In Defense of Bitterness

Which isn't to say that feminists are never angry/bitter/disillusioned or what have you. Turns out, it's for good reason.

The Male Privilege Checklist

List of advantages one is entitled to just for being born male

FAQ: What can I do for feminism?

Now that I'm a feminist, how can I let others know?

How Prejudice and Bias works

A great post from The Angry Black Woman on how privilege can make people blind to prejudice and bias in the world around them.

Is housework really a feminist issue?

Do you find yourself resenting the amount of work you do to keep your house (and life) in order but find yourself unable to figure out why you can't break the pattern? This article is for you.

Equally Shared Parenting · Half the Work ... All the Fun

Welcome to EquallySharedParenting.com, the cyber home for fathers and mothers who have made (or wish to make) a conscious decision to share equally in the raising of their children, household chores, breadwinning, and time for recreation. This site is the brainchild of Marc and Amy Vachon, consultants in equal parenting and equal parents ourselves.

Will being a feminist hurt my chances of finding a strong hetrosexual relationship?

Contrary to popular opinion, feminism and romance are not incompatible and feminism may actually improve the quality of heterosexual relationships. The new study also shows that unflattering feminist stereotypes, that tend to stigmatize feminists as unattractive and sexually unappealing, are unsupported.

What's up with feminism stereotypes?

Stereotypes of feminists as man-hating, bra-burning troublemakers persist across social and generational divides, but they don't reflect reality.

Great Blogs by New Feminists 

Finding Feminism

Why is 'Feminism' such a scary word?
Why do women everywhere still believe that feminism is just not feminine?
Until recently, I felt the same.
Now I don't and I want to know why I ever did.

Brand NewFeminist

I'm a feminist and I'm new at this. I'm new at working in the criminal justice system too. To be honest I'd like some help, some support - calling all seasoned feminists, supporters of women's rights and kind people.