How to Be a Male Ally for the #MeToo Movement

The Takeaway | Feb 9, 2018

The “male ally.” We’ve seen the pins, the flowers, the outward shows of solidarity by men at awards shows. But what about behind the scenes? We talk with Koa Beck and Jessica Bennett about what it means to be a real ally to the #metoo movement and the women at its heart, and get some concrete ideas to that end.

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