Rethinking male privilege in the context of women’s movement

Rethinking Male Privilege in the Context of Women's Movement

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The discussion of privilege, power, and ascent in the context of the women's movement is long overdue. As a non-feminist who has been critical of the women's movement, I believe it's essential to redefine the terrain.

Defining Male Privilege

Male privilege refers to a systemic set of advantages conferred on people identified as male within social, political, economic, and cultural institutions. These advantages often operate invisibly, embedded in norms, laws, and practices that normalize male leadership, risk tolerance, and profit orientation.

Defining the terrain has to be a necessary starting point.

Author's summary: Rethinking male privilege is long overdue in the women's movement context.

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The Zimbabwe Independent The Zimbabwe Independent — 2025-11-04

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