Posts by Ally Boguhn
4 Ways to Incorporate Feminism into Your Workplace
Just because your job isn’t feminist in scope doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to incorporate your social justice practices into the workplace. Why shouldn’t you transform your workplace into the kind the kind of place you actually want to be in? We all deserve access to safe, supportive, and feminist work spaces. But how can we start to make that happen?
Read MoreWhat Losing My Job Taught Me About Privilege, Sexism, and Oppression
About one year ago, I lost my job. The 6 months it took me to find a new position changed me, and maybe more importantly, it informed my feminism. It also brought me face-to-face with my own privilege. Having a “career” instead of a “job” is a privilege. Benefits, health insurance, and a living wage are all privileges, too – and I no longer take them for granted.
Read MoreFeminism and Anxiety: How the Movement Changed My Relationship with My Mental Health
Feminism can change your relationship with your anxiety. Here is how it changed for this author.
Read MoreThinking Critically About Problematic Media: A Basic How-To Guide
If you’re anything like me, you spend countless hours binge-watching your favorite TV shows, dancing to the songs that move you, and generally consuming a lot of media. That means that it is inevitable that some of the things you encounter and love are problematic. So what are we do to do when we encounter something that we love that is also deeply problematic?
Read MoreWhat’s in a Word? Navigating Language as an Activist
You don’t need me to tell you that words have meaning. So it should come as no surprise that the words we use as activists matter, too. The way we describe our movements, allies, and opponents are loaded with meaning, and it is our responsibility as feminists to be mindful of the ways in which we wield this power. So how can we use our words to make change?
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