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ALL MEN ADVOCATING FOR ALL PEOPLE ALL THE TIME

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Nature has devised a plan to continue each specie by allowing for procreation. All species have the male and female counterparts called gender. Modern society has replaced gender with the misleading word “sex” which has given it the opportunity of being open to interpretation. Sexism is used to denote a trend of prejudicial behavior against males or females based on their gender and not on their race which has often been the more typical use of prejudicial behaviors.Is this new to you? Catch up here Showing prejudicial behaviors towards someone because of their gender is sexism. Other negative behaviors that are concerned with being sexist or advocating sexism is to attack a male or a female who shows personality traits that are stereotypical to a particular sex either male or female.
To see the world as a world of many species the most dominant specie being man or the human and assuming by that general designation as including female as being human and therefore man helps to deal with prejudicial situations caused by humans who use sexism to promote their financial and personal agendas. Designating all humans as equal and entitled to the protection of the governments and the laws that governments enact to protect humans helps in dealing with the secret and often voracious prejudice of sexism.

DISCRIMINATION FOR NONE; JUSTICE FOR ALL

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes people pick and choose their equality. While some may express outrage about racial discrimination, they may shrug at inequality in marriage. Or some might decry unequal pay because of gender, ignoring the gaps in wages based on race and ethnicity.

Discrimination is discrimination, regardless of the people targeted or the means of discrimination. It’s a common misconception that you have to be a member of a group to react to unfairness, but you do not have to look like the group, act like the group, or live like the group to understand the harm that bias causes.

The reality is that we are all members of humanity. As humans, we are connected, whether we see it or not, whether we believe it or not.

Whether we like it or not.

We can only achieve true equality when one person’s hurt is everyone’s hurt, when injustice to someone who is not like you stings as sharply as a blow to your own gut. We must all see one another, recognize each other for our differences and embrace one another because of them, not in spite of them. When every one of us can do that, we will achieve real equality.

EQUAL TO EQUAL, IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Equal means equal in all aspects of life regardless of whom you are or where you come from and many people have forgotten this. It is important for people to understand that men and women are equals. In most work places, men are given priority preference for promotions and women are often punished for wanting to have babies and take maternity leave to heal their bodies and care for their newborns.

The gay marriage debate has become one issue where straight men and women think that gay people are not their equals. They think that a gay marriage would not be equal to a straight marriage which is a very unfair way to think about marriage.You can find a quick rundown here A marriage is a commitment between two people and their gender or sexual orientation should not matter.

Race has also become an issue with many people bashing illegal and legal immigrants. Some immigrants have become victims of hate crimes. President Obama who is Caucasian and of Kenyan descent has also faced racial prejudice from politicians and others solely based on his race and not the way that he governs. He has been called a communist, a socialist, a Muslim, and other terms that are meant to bash him. Since when did being a Muslim become like a “dirty” word to people. Most Muslims are very respectful of others and even though some Muslims attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, it does not mean that all Muslims are bad people. President Obama has sad that he is a Christian and even his religion has been called into question which shows that even differences of religion can make others feel superior.

The United Sates a country that always says that this is the land of religious and social freedom but it has not been that way for many years. This needs to change because everyone is equal and should be able to live their lives the way that they wish to.

Helping Women in Your Life Stay Safe

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Every man has females in his life he wants to stay safe, and despite the huge strides in equality in this country, man on woman violence is still a big issue. Here are a few of the best safety tips you can give the women in your life for staying safe this summer…
Guard your home – If your female companion lives alone, it’s important their home be a safe place. This means installing proper locks and windows and even contacting an alarm system company if necessary. Remember that there’s no such thing as overkill when you’re talking about safety.
Don’t stay out too late – Even though it stays light out longer this time of year, remember that it’s still not safe to be out too late without an escort. If you must be out later in the evening, let someone know where you’re going and stay in populated areas.
Take a self defense class – If you feel unsure about your own personal safety, take a class to learn the basics of self defense. You’ll feel better if you know how to move your body appropriately.

CAN EQUALITY BE ACHIEVED FOR ALL MANKIND

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We dream of equality in our country regardless of race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We pass laws, declare ethical ideas, and preach acceptance. However, as much as we love the idea of equality we have not yet achieved this goal.

Mankind is judgemental and until we let go of our preconceived notions and accept that what is right for one is not necessarily right for all, equality will remain an improbable dream. Freewill and freedom are both our greatest blessings and our largest stumbling blocks.

Freewill, and the freedom to exercise it, are building blocks of our nation. Freewill enables man to choose his own path, beliefs, faith and more. But when man makes those choices they often infringe on another man’s choice. Until we truly learn to live and let live, as long as we force our opinions and beliefs on others, and until we believe in ourselves and each other equally, equality will never be achieved.

But these obstacles do not mean we should not try to create an atmosphere where equality can be achieved. It is our duty to support and work toward the goals that our forefathers set forth at the birth of our nation.

EQUALITY FRONT AND CENTER FOR ALL MANKIND

mgeedey — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Everyone wants equality but it seems that some people are more equal than others. Racial, gender, and alternative lifestyle demands for equality are creating a new inequality. Men are feeling the pinch of inequality in the world but this should not the case. When one is looking for equality they should consider all facets of human kind–even men! They should have the same rights as minority groups like women, Latinos, and gays.

As the world becomes a smaller place thanks to technology and the United Nations, everyone should be given the opportunity to be whatever they want to be without the brick wall of inequality. Everyone likes to be wanted and everyone desires to be treated equally. This is one of the purposes of the UN as an international organization.

We should teach our children that they are all equals. Boys do not rule over girls and girls are not better than boys. Each should be taught about their personal strengths and how to discover the strengths in others. Parents, teachers, and public figures should all do their part to help instill a true sense of equality between the genders as well as races and sizes. Everyone IS equal!

It’s Conference Time

www.nomasboston.org — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

NOMAS will be celebrating their 36^th year of active pro-feminist, gay-affirmative, anti-racist, and enhancement of men’s lives at their National Men and Masculinity Conference at Florida State University (Tallahassee) on April 1- 3, 2011 in concert with their 23^rd annual Men’s Studies Association Meeting in partnership with the Florida State University’s on-campus men’s organization Men Advocating Responsible Conduct (MARC).The national NOMAS website states the conference as bringing together “activists, academics, workers in mental health, diversity, faith communities, domestic and sexual violence.”The site goes on to point out that anyone who can identify with the any of the following would benefit in attending this year’s conference which is themed “Breaking Out of the Box: Redefining Masculinity”:

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Professionals and survivors
Anti-Trafficking workers
Campus Professionals
Public Health Professionals
Child Abuse Prevention Professionals
Gender Studies professionals and students
Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology professionals and students
Therapists and social workersStudents, Campus, Community, and Youth Organizers
Male allies to the women’s and ending violence movements
Faith communities working for social justice
Legal and Justice System professionals
Activists and all others who are interested examining the intersections of social justice issues

The organization is still soliciting workshop proposals that are “geared to evaluate and examine diverse aspects in gender identity, gender roles, the construction of masculinity, and the experiences of men’s lives, specifically as related to the role of men as allies to the women’s and sexual assault domestic violence movements.”If interested in attending or participating you can contact the national arm of NOMAS by calling 303.666-7043. See you in Florida!

Even Harvard is Not Exempt

www.nomasboston.org — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Hate crimes are everywhere, and it seems that even some of the most hallowed of halls are not exempt as evidenced by the November 24, 2010 attack on Lamont Library at Harvard University when it was discovered that about 40 books dealing with lesbian and gay issues were targeted. In a report released by the security staff of Lamont Library apparently these 40 books had urine poured on them when an empty bottle (which once contained urine) was found nearby. As alarming as the defacement itself was the fact that the library took several weeks to report the crime since they professed to be busy assessing “the value” of the books (estimated to be worth several thousand dollars) in lieu of immediately issuing a report as to the circumstances on campus. The co-chairman of the Harvard College Queer Students and Allies, Marco Chan, called the defacement “disconcerting.” It seems such light language as “disconcerting” and worrying about the value of physical objects carries more merit than the fact that a hate crime occurred at Harvard even though official statement declared that “”Harvard College will not tolerate acts of vandalism, especially those that appear to be motivated by hate or bias.”

Reading Resources

mgeedey — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:14:52 +0000

If you’d like to better understand how sexism impacts not only a sense of self but the family and community as well you may want to take a look at some of the following reading materials to bring you up to speed on what you might be feeling and experiencing.

Racism, Sexism, and the Media: The Rise of Class Communication in Multicultural America (Dr. Clint C. Wilson, Felix Gutierrez, Lena M. Chao) is a 21st century vision of the future of minorities and mass communication, including the growth of racial diversity, technological advances in communication media, and targeting of audience segments by the media.
Subtle Sexism: Current Practice and Prospects for Change (Dr. Nijole V. Benokraitis) covers the continuing significance of sexism; subtle sexism in organizational settings; subtle sexism as social control; and how to change subtle sexism practices.
Oppression, Privilege, and Resistance: Theoretical Perspectives on Racism, Sexism, and Heterosexism (Lisa Heldke, Peg O’Connor) is based on a distinct theoretical framework that provides coherence and cohesion to the readings included, presenting the phenomena of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and classism as interlocking systems of oppression. Resting upon this oppression model are two sets of theories, one concerned with the phenomenon of privilege–the companion of oppression–and the other with resistance–the response to oppression.
Men Who Believe in Feminism (Amanda Goldrick-Jones) examines and recounts the motives and strategies, the successes and failures, and the challenges and triumphs of the men who have worked to support the feminist movement, combat sexism, and convey pro-feminist messages to different audiences.

Regional Chapters of NOMAS

www.nomasboston.org — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:56:12 +0000

NOMAS is committed to supporting local chapters. According to the NOMAS bylaws, four NOMAS members are needed to found a new chapter. NOMAS chapters organize their own programs and are trusted to abide and uphold the NOMAS principles and tenets.Member chapters and affiliates report to the national council at least twice a year on local activities and programs.

ATLANTA NOMAS-Atlanta works in collaboration with the Atlanta Feminist Women’s Health Center on issues of anti-sexism, reproductive choice, and homophobia. This collaborative project has now grown and evolved into Men for Equality & Reproductive Justice (MERJ) since 2008.
ATHENS, OHIO NOMAS-Athens is a college-based activist men’s group dedicated to ending sexism and violence on campus.
CHICAGO NOMAS-Chicago is a profeminist men’s group working closely with the local NOW chapter on anti-sexism actions.
DENVER NOMAS-Denver puts on an annual Martin Luther King social justice workshop and a father’s day event every year.
OAKLAND NOMAS-Oakland is dedicated to education, putting on exhibits in libraries and schools.
ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK NOMAS-Lower Hudson chapter is dedicated to working with men on issues of accountability, entitlement, and ending violence.
New Jersey NOMAS-New Jersey is a loose network of college educators working on issues of sociology and social justice issues.

If you have an interest in starting a local chapter please contact the national organization at infonomas.org.