Archive for January 2015
5 Alternatives to Taking Your Spouse’s Last Name
For plenty of people, including feminists, taking their spouse’s last name is the right move. But for others, another arrangement would be a better fit. Here are 5 alternatives to think through as you decide.
Read MoreHow Rape Has Become a Staple of American Culture
Rape songs, rape jokes, rape scenes. It’s alarming to recognize how much rape is embedded in United States culture. To change this, we have to speak up about it – which is exactly what these awe-inspiring poets did. With this spoken word piece, witness the fierce courage it takes to stand up to rape culture, call out the offending songs, and stop singing along. [Trigger Warning]
Read MoreHow Mainstream Feminism Continues to Perpetuate Ableism (And How We Can Change That)
Many feminists want to work towards justice for people with disabilities, but how often do we stop and think about how we might be perpetuating ableism in our everyday lives?
Read MoreFat People Are Not the Problem — Fatphobia Is
Kath Read is here to remind you that YOU are not the ones who are broken in this equation of dehumanization — our fatphobic society is.
Read MoreBefore Anyone Messes With Her Family, She Has This to Say About Homophobia
You may be speechless after this heart-wrenching poem, but you’ll be glad this poet found her words. What’s it like when someone devalues your family in the name of family values? Find out as one woman tackles homophobia, shame, and a culture of violence to stand up for her future children and her right to love. (Trigger Warning)
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