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Racial Microaggressions in the Dating Scene: If Black Women Said the Stuff White Men Say
Dating is already difficult and nerve-wracking for some. But throw unaddressed, internalized white supremacy into an interracial romantic dynamic, and things can get really uncomfortable really quickly. Check out this comedic video to learn about – and avoid! – common racist tropes that many Black women experience while dating White men.
Read MoreIf Straight People Had to Come Out
It’s no secret that we live in a heteronormative society. Just look at the concept of coming out. Straight people’s sexuality is accepted as fact without question, whereas queer people are either assumed to be something they aren’t, or are forced to formally announce their identity at every turn. But what would it look like if our society was HOMOnormative?
Read MoreWhat People Are Really Saying When They Comment on Women’s Bodies
The sheer volume of unsolicited opinions that people project upon women’s bodies is staggering. It’s almost like there was a memo sent all of humanity, declaring that women’s bodies are constantly subject to public commentary. But these comments are motivated by something much deeper than that. Here’s what people really mean when they talk about your body.
Read MoreIf Buying Condoms Was Like Buying the Pill
Anyone who’s ever used oral contraception knows that getting it is no easy task. But condoms? Condoms are available in every gas station, grocery store, and drug store. And that difference is because our patriarchal society doesn’t want women to be able to easily have sex without the fear of getting pregnant. So check out this video parody showing how ridiculously difficult we make buying the pill.
Read MoreIf Lesbians Said What Straight People Say
There are a lot of great things about being a lesbian–but the invasive comments from straight people isn’t one of them. Hypersexualization, dismissiveness, and self-indulgence are just a few of the things lesbians encounter from straight people. Check out this hilarious parody video to see what it would sound like if the roles were reversed!
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