Atheist men wondering what they can do to change this dynamic: Start with not engaging in misogyny yourselves. Ex: bit.ly/16xrGQ8

A safe space for women doesn't mean you get to be nasty in explicitly misogynist ways to women who aren't "on your team." — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Also: Institute a zero-tolerance policy for misogyny in your comments. No slurs, no misogynist narratives, no questioning women's agency. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Simply not having to encounter not being called a cunt in your comments sections isn't good enough. My humanity isn't a debatable issue. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Read this on why debating "women's issues" as an abstract exercise is some rank bullshit: bit.ly/16xsCUC — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

And read this on how to effectively and safely communicate with women about women's issues: bit.ly/Ygajwt — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Don't play devil's advocate.Let me reiterate that.DON'T PLAY DEVIL'S ADVOCATE.That is not compatible with a safe space for many women. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Don't appropriate or ignore women's lived experiences. Let women be the experts on our own lives. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Don't treat women like a monolith. Or any subset of women. Not all atheist women think the same way about any issue. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Don't only listen to the women whose opinions support your perspective. If there is disagreement among atheist women, pay attention. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Recognize that there are privileged women in the atheist movement who may collude to marginalize non-privileged women (and men). — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Extend opportunities to women in your space -- as contributors, as moderators, as guest posters. Support female atheists with links. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

CHALLENGE OTHER ATHEIST MEN ON THEIR MISOGYNY. Silence is not good enough. It isn't neutral: It signals tacit support. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

When you allow female atheists do the lion's share of challenging misogyny, you're reinforcing the narrative women are a "special interest." — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Don't accuse women of overreacting when we are merely reacting. Don't accuse us of being oversensitive; maybe you are not sensitive enough. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Don't imagine that being a man makes you "objective" on sexism. It merely gives you a different perspective, not greater objectivity. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013

Listen. Listen listen listen listen listen. Listen. — Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) March 15, 2013