I came across this list and thought it said everything I want to tell men. There are many good men out there who can do so much, yet they don’t. Sometimes it’s because they don’t know what is needed. So, gentlemen, here it is. This is what is needed. Please share. 12 Steps Men Can Take Toward Equality For Women 1. Don’t interrupt women when they speak, control their space, or assume they need your protection. Focus on the effect of your actions, rather than on the intent. 2.