Posts Tagged ‘Gender’
4 Teenage Girl Tropes Spreading Dangerous Stereotypes in the Media
#1: “The ‘jailbait’ teenage girl.” You’ve probably encountered these types of teenage girls in the media – but have you thought about what they say about our society?
Read MoreThe Tricky Thing About Being Trans and Having a Mental Illness
What’s it like having a mental illness when you’re already struggling in a society that doesn’t accept your transgender identity? This comic breaks it down.
Read More25 Ridiculous Things I Shouldn’t Have to Do to Avoid Street Harassment
“What’s the big deal? It’s a compliment!” If you knew what we have to do to navigate street harassment, you’d have a hard time dismissing the problem – so here are some examples.
Read More3 Radical Reasons I Won’t Apologize For My Black-Girl Hair
#2: “Hair is one of the litany of traits used to criminalize my children.” Here’s how society punishes Black hair – and the powerful resistance of this author’s response.
Read More4 Ways Therapists Failed Me As a Woman
Stereotyping, making assumptions – it’s hard to find healing with mental health professionals following these patterns. Here’s what many therapists could do differently.
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