General Article Gender equality is not a ‘women’s issue’ – it’s good for men too

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There are plenty of proud male feminists, but to make equality a reality we need to draw more into the conversation.

By Julia Gillard

Men have always played critical roles in the women’s movement. From John Stuart Mill to Fredrick Douglass, male allies have long supported the struggle for gender equality. And today there are plenty of men who are proud feminists – just ask Andy Murray, who hired and championed a female coach, Amélie Mauresmo; or Ryan Gosling, who has become something of a fem...

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