Here’s our radical thought: an key part of the revolution starts at home… with Dad!

Feminist fathers don’t just change nappies (though yes, obviously, please do that too). They change narratives. They help raise children who don’t believe power belongs to one gender, or that vulnerability is a weakness. They model strength with softness, partnership with presence, and show that equality isn’t just a concept – it’s in the way you do the hoovering without expecting a round of applause.

Because here’s the thing: home is where the patriarchy first gets comfy. It’s where boys are taught that shouting is ok but crying is not, that they shouldn't wear pink things, and where they get first teased every time they have a friend that is not a boy. Home is where girls learn who is responsible of domestic chores, where they are being called pretty, being repeated to be careful at a much higher rate and celebrated for being obedient. But home can also be the very place we start to dismantle those small seeds that we carry for a while.  And that’s where feminist fathers have to come in too. 

We’re not talking about performative “girl dads” who post selfies in matching outfits while their partners carry 90% of the parenting load. We mean fathers who are truly co-responsible – not “helping out” but pulling their weight. Dads who teach consent through respect. Who don’t just “tolerate” emotions, but feel them. Who sit down with their kids and explain why “boys will be boys” is just lazy, outdated tripe.

Let’s face it: the bar for dads has historically been on the floor (somewhere between “he didn’t walk out” and “he does the bbq and get the garbage out”), but feminist fathers are raising it while raising children who will expect more.

Because feminism isn’t just for women. It never was. It’s for everyone. It’s about people being able to live fuller, freer, fairer lives. When men embrace feminism, they’re not losing anything – they’re gaining the right to be whole. To be present parents, not reluctant babysitters. To build equal partnerships. To speak up when something’s wrong, even when it’s awkward. Especially then.

Children pay more attention to what we do than what we say. So when fathers stand up for what’s right, admit when they’re wrong, and show up every day with openness and intention – they’re not just raising feminists. They’re raising future citizens who will question, challenge, and change the world. They are dismantling the system. 

Want to make a difference? Start in the living room.

Normalise shared chores.
Normalise dad tears, it is ok for kids to know that adults also have feelings and that is not a scary thing!
Normalise men saying, “I don’t know, but I’m learning.”
Normalise feminist fathers.

If we want a future that’s more equal, more just, more human – we need dads who are all in. Not just as cheerleaders, but as co-conspirators. Not just supporting feminism from the sidelines, but living it in real time. In how they parent. In how they love. In how they show up.

Feminist fathers aren’t a “nice to have.” They’re absolutely vital.

And they just might be one of our secret weapons.