To Men Who Are Sick of Patriarchy: Here’s How You Can Stop It
Women are leading the way, but we are not alone. There are also men taking a stand for justice, equality, and transformation. In the aftermath of the tsunami of sexual assaults and general misogyny that has surfaced in the news and social media, several of my male friends have asked me directly what they can do to support me and women in general…
The Real Reason Why Sexual Harassment Is So Pervasive
We’re going to get through this time of reckoning. As unpleasant as it is, I am happy about it. The creepy-crawlies of sexual harassment, the monsters of sexual violence, the gargoyles of abuse of male power are creeping out of the dark shadow of patriarchy. And that is good…
Why Your Inner Masculine and Inner Feminine Have Nothing to Do with Your Gender
Deep within yourself are two powerful allies. They are your inner masculine and inner feminine. They are two aspects of your nature and are a potent source of love, healing and success in the world. Each one plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, so it is…
#MeToo: What I Learned from Being Assaulted by a Mob of Men
Nobody ever grabbed me or touched me, but I was “raped” by a mob. The experience was so shattering that it changed the course of my life. I was nineteen. It was a glorious early-summer day, and I was elated because I had just passed my Constitutional Law oral exam at the University of Milan…