Posts by Barry Deutsch
What Fat-Shamers Are Really Saying When They Bully and Harass Fat People
“Being fat could harm your health!” We come across these fat-shaming comments all the time – and this sarcastic comic reveals why fat-shamers aren’t being helpful or insightful like they think.
Read MoreWhy We’re Calling Bullsh*t on Excuses for Workplace Sexism
Ever heard these excuses for why gender discrimination at work “isn’t about sexism?” This really puts in perspective why we shouldn’t believe the lies.
Read MoreThe Top 10 Lies Keeping Us from Eradicating Racism
“I can’t be racist!” The people who say this often have good intentions – and a huge misunderstanding about how racism works. One of the biggest threats to our social justice work is the way oppression goes unnoticed in our day-to-day lives. So here’s a comic that names ten of the top lies about racism for what they really are, so we can finally move past them.
Read MoreBills, Bills, Bills: The Oppressive Price of Being Trans
Oppression plays out in a myriad of ways – including financially. And the excitement of coming out as trans and being able to present as one’s authentic self can quickly be overwhelmed by the burden of how much it costs for a name change, updated birth certificate, and new passport – among other things. This comic puts these financial obstacles into perspective.
Read MoreThink You Haven’t Benefited from Racism?
Have you ever benefited from racism? Lots of us would say we haven’t, because the connection between our privileges and racist acts isn’t always clear in our everyday lives. But if we look at the history of the United States, we can start to understand the way oppression works through generations. Check out this clever comic to learn how it all goes down.
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