Posts by Cristen Conger
Women Aren’t the Only People Who Get Pregnant – Here’s Why That Matters
Do you talk about pregnancy as something only women experience? Cristen Conger sums up why it’s so important to include other people, like trans men, in these conversations.
Read MoreIf Catcalls Were Really ‘Just Compliments’
“It’s a compliment!” Some people just don’t get the problem with street harassment, so here’s Cristen Conger with some criteria that proves it’s no compliment at all.
Read MoreHow the ‘Angry Black Woman’ Stereotype Tries to Control Black Women
Cristen Conger continues her series on sexist racial stereotypes by taking on pop culture’s image of the “angry black woman.” Find out how outrageous the origins and impact of this trope really are.
Read MoreDo Gay Men Have Unhealthier Body Image?
“It was not uncommon to hear ‘There is no worse fate than to be fat and gay.’” Cristen Conger is examining some of the top theories on body image on gay men. Do any of them relate to your experience?
Read MoreThe Awful Origins of the Fetishized ‘Submissive Asian Woman’ Stereotype
The “submissive China doll,” the “exotic geisha” – do you know how long these stereotypes of East Asian women have been around? Cristen Conger shares some disturbing info that really puts this in perspective.
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