Taking ‘Difference’ Seriously: Feminisms and the ‘Man Question’

Gender bias in special issues: evidence from a bibliometric analysis

“…The difficulty in talking about it seems to reflect a broader tendency of the new feminism to be considerate when it comes to “the man question.” Due to the feminist values of equality and inclusiveness, a moral obligation has been raised for the movement to bridge the gender gap and include men (Schacht et al, 2004 ). In the same vein, but more practically, it has been argued that, without men, feminism will simply not succeed (Hebert, 2007 ). This leads to a certain paradox: addressing male ingroup bias can be seen as antagonizing, whereas not addressing it leaves gender equality progressing at a slower pace, for instance, by not raising awareness of the issue.…”

Gender bias in special issues: evidence from a bibliometric analysis

“…The difficulty in talking about it seems to reflect a broader tendency of the new feminism to be considerate when it comes to “the man question.” Due to the feminist values of equality and inclusiveness, a moral obligation has been raised for the movement to bridge the gender gap and include men (Schacht et al, 2004 ). In the same vein, but more practically, it has been argued that, without men, feminism will simply not succeed (Hebert, 2007 ). This leads to a certain paradox: addressing male ingroup bias can be seen as antagonizing, whereas not addressing it leaves gender equality progressing at a slower pace, for instance, by not raising awareness of the issue.…”

Feminism in Becoming: Considerations on the Man Question and the Future of Feministing

“…Within contemporary feminist thought, perspectives on men being feminists range from those who are, "viscerally opposed to the whole idea" (Braidotti, 2011) to those who argue that engaging with men more systematically is, "the most consequential move feminists can make" (Hebert, 2007). While some feminist political scholars have expanded their feminist approaches to include analyses of men as gendered (see, for example, Starblanket, 2020;Zalewski 2019;Enloe, 2017;MacDonald, 2017;Murray, 2015;Carver, 2008;Hebert, 2007;Gidengil, 2007;Ashe, 2007;Lovenduski, 1998), resistance to this expansion remains within some feminist scholarship, and men who identify as feminist are frequently regarded with suspicion and/or distrust within feminist popular culture (Bindel, 2021;Harmange, 2020;Zalewski, 2019;Braidotti, 2011;White, 2008;Ashe, 2007;Modleski, 1991). This resistance is often coupled with trans-exclusionary "women only" approaches to feminism and gender politics.…”

A Missing Piece? Men and the Puzzle of Gender Mainstreaming in the European Union

“…Men and masculinities remain underproblematized and stubborn to change (Bacchi 1999; Hearn 1998b, 2015; Sanders and Mahalingam 2012). Resisting the “gender hierarchy” requires “taking gender seriously and engaging with men more systematically” in ways that attend to the complexity of men and masculinities (Hebert, 2007, 41; see also Dowd 2010). Gendering policy, contend Hearn et al (2018), necessitates both the “naming of men” and the “critical gendering of men” explicitly (55).…”

Gender bias in special issues: evidence from a bibliometric analysis

“…The difficulty in talking about it seems to reflect a broader tendency of the new feminism to be considerate when it comes to “the man question.” Due to the feminist values of equality and inclusiveness, a moral obligation has been raised for the movement to bridge the gender gap and include men (Schacht et al, 2004 ). In the same vein, but more practically, it has been argued that, without men, feminism will simply not succeed (Hebert, 2007 ). This leads to a certain paradox: addressing male ingroup bias can be seen as antagonizing, whereas not addressing it leaves gender equality progressing at a slower pace, for instance, by not raising awareness of the issue.…”

Feminism in Becoming: Considerations on the Man Question and the Future of Feministing

“…Within contemporary feminist thought, perspectives on men being feminists range from those who are, "viscerally opposed to the whole idea" (Braidotti, 2011) to those who argue that engaging with men more systematically is, "the most consequential move feminists can make" (Hebert, 2007). While some feminist political scholars have expanded their feminist approaches to include analyses of men as gendered (see, for example, Starblanket, 2020;Zalewski 2019;Enloe, 2017;MacDonald, 2017;Murray, 2015;Carver, 2008;Hebert, 2007;Gidengil, 2007;Ashe, 2007;Lovenduski, 1998), resistance to this expansion remains within some feminist scholarship, and men who identify as feminist are frequently regarded with suspicion and/or distrust within feminist popular culture (Bindel, 2021;Harmange, 2020;Zalewski, 2019;Braidotti, 2011;White, 2008;Ashe, 2007;Modleski, 1991). This resistance is often coupled with trans-exclusionary "women only" approaches to feminism and gender politics.…”

A Missing Piece? Men and the Puzzle of Gender Mainstreaming in the European Union

“…Men and masculinities remain underproblematized and stubborn to change (Bacchi 1999; Hearn 1998b, 2015; Sanders and Mahalingam 2012). Resisting the “gender hierarchy” requires “taking gender seriously and engaging with men more systematically” in ways that attend to the complexity of men and masculinities (Hebert, 2007, 41; see also Dowd 2010). Gendering policy, contend Hearn et al (2018), necessitates both the “naming of men” and the “critical gendering of men” explicitly (55).…”

Gender bias in special issues: evidence from a bibliometric analysis

“…The difficulty in talking about it seems to reflect a broader tendency of the new feminism to be considerate when it comes to “the man question.” Due to the feminist values of equality and inclusiveness, a moral obligation has been raised for the movement to bridge the gender gap and include men (Schacht et al, 2004 ). In the same vein, but more practically, it has been argued that, without men, feminism will simply not succeed (Hebert, 2007 ). This leads to a certain paradox: addressing male ingroup bias can be seen as antagonizing, whereas not addressing it leaves gender equality progressing at a slower pace, for instance, by not raising awareness of the issue.…”

Feminism in Becoming: Considerations on the Man Question and the Future of Feministing

“…Within contemporary feminist thought, perspectives on men being feminists range from those who are, "viscerally opposed to the whole idea" (Braidotti, 2011) to those who argue that engaging with men more systematically is, "the most consequential move feminists can make" (Hebert, 2007). While some feminist political scholars have expanded their feminist approaches to include analyses of men as gendered (see, for example, Starblanket, 2020;Zalewski 2019;Enloe, 2017;MacDonald, 2017;Murray, 2015;Carver, 2008;Hebert, 2007;Gidengil, 2007;Ashe, 2007;Lovenduski, 1998), resistance to this expansion remains within some feminist scholarship, and men who identify as feminist are frequently regarded with suspicion and/or distrust within feminist popular culture (Bindel, 2021;Harmange, 2020;Zalewski, 2019;Braidotti, 2011;White, 2008;Ashe, 2007;Modleski, 1991). This resistance is often coupled with trans-exclusionary "women only" approaches to feminism and gender politics.…”

A Missing Piece? Men and the Puzzle of Gender Mainstreaming in the European Union

“…Men and masculinities remain underproblematized and stubborn to change (Bacchi 1999; Hearn 1998b, 2015; Sanders and Mahalingam 2012). Resisting the “gender hierarchy” requires “taking gender seriously and engaging with men more systematically” in ways that attend to the complexity of men and masculinities (Hebert, 2007, 41; see also Dowd 2010). Gendering policy, contend Hearn et al (2018), necessitates both the “naming of men” and the “critical gendering of men” explicitly (55).…”