Feminist masculinity is a version of masculinity opposing the patriarchal one. This version does not side with gender inequality in society; instead, it promotes respect, justice, and freedom. Feminist masculinity is a vision of an identity that is not based on dominance like the patriarchal version.
It rather resides in self-love and the self-esteem of a unique human being. One reason for feminist masculinity being significant to all people is uniting men and women by fighting for the rights and better life for both genders together. In such a way, feminism can be ridden of the negative image of the men-hating community, and men would be able to talk about relevant issues without portraying them as women’s fault.
Feminist masculinity can serve as the final act in complete societal acceptance of everyone’s gender fluidity. As of today, the more a person diverges from the traditionally acceptable masculinity or femininity, the more discrimination, bullying, and violence will follow. Feminist masculinity has the potential to promote the idea of blurred gender. It can increase the acceptance rates of living outside of the traditional gender frames, such as masculinity, despite being fully qualified to be called masculine.
In my experience, many misogynistic men are against the feminist movement, believing that women’s lives are better than men’s. The reasons they provide for that are increased suicide rates among men, unacceptable expression of emotions, and the preference of mothers over fathers in child custody. Their complaints are valid, but they are not educated enough to see a way to solve the issues. As such, embracing feminist masculinity can serve as a way of fighting for men’s justice and equality and joining the feminist movement to transform society into a better version.