Posts by Jenika McCrayer
How to Cope with Perfectionism as a Black Student at a Mostly White Institution
We live in a culture that teaches black students that they need to work twice as hard as their white counterparts to be seen as valuable. So how do you take care of yourself in the process?
Read MoreMy Feminism Is Black, Intersectional, and Womanist – And I Refuse to Be Left Out of the Movement
What do you know about womanism? This fascinating account shows why it’s necessary for equality.
Read More5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Working in the Service Industry (And 5 Ways to Be a Better Consumer)
Something about working in the service industry makes people think it’s okay to mistreat you. Here are some tips for when work gets hard – and ways consumers can make it easier.
Read MoreSo You’re a ‘Breasts Man’? Here Are 3 Reasons That Could Be Sexist
Boobs are great, but forgetting there’s a person behind them is not. As in the case of one reader, there are times when comments on our bodies (yes, even from loved ones) are unwarranted, unnecessary, and marginalizing. And there are painful consequences to objectifying body parts associated with womanhood. To help explain why, here’s what’s not okay about these comments.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About How Dystopian Fiction Matches Reality
What if things don’t change? Dystopian fiction gives us an eerie idea. It’s alarmingly similar to the real world we’re living in. So how can we empathize with fictional characters and alien races, but fail to acknowledge the oppression people are facing in our own world? We can enjoy dystopian fiction, but we have to be mindful of what it is. Here’s why.
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