'Today’s fathers need to engage in radical feminist self-intervention...They need to acknowledge how many of the things they do—ordinary, commonplace, run-of-the-mill things—replicate problematic attitudes and strengthen oppressive systems.'
That document says that men are so afraid of appearing weak or “feminine” that they bury their feelings; they over-conceal. This can lead to mental health issues, cardiovascular problems, substance abuse, violence, incarceration, early mortality and more.
Many men today find themselves paralyzed as they confront conflicting messages. To go all in on feminism seems to betray the customary good dad story. To go all in on the prevailing good dad story undoubtedly betrays feminism. Even those who make valiant efforts to mediate these tensions often fail to recognize how their unconscious commitment to patriarchal narratives reinforces systemic inequality.
Of course, it’s not true. Fathers don’t have to hate men to play a different kind of caretaking role in their families’ lives. It’s possible for them to leverage a different kind of parental identity narrative, to fortify a stronger sense of self, and to embrace gender equity and radical inclusivity. In other words, they can be feminist dads.Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics
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