Posts by Danica Johnson
How to Explain Feminism to Non-Feminist Women in a Non-Threatening Way
Lately, I’ve noticed a frightening Internet trend. It’s the #WomenAgainstFeminism movement. Do these anti-feminists really know what they’re talking about? Do they understand what feminism is, or are they ascribing their beliefs to antiquated or invented stereotypes about the movement? And how can we talk to anti-feminists about feminism in a healthy way?
Read MoreWhy You Should Stop Saying ‘Slut’ and What to Say Instead
In recent years, the word “slut” has become deeply ingrained into our culture, to the point where people say it too easily and too casually. I’ve often asked myself: What can we do about this nasty, negative word choice that is so standard in our culture? Maybe learning more about the word itself – and more empowering words we can use instead – is a good start.
Read MoreWas It Good For You?: Inequality in Hetero Hookups
Hookup culture. Everybody’s doing it. But maybe let’s take a step back and think about how – and who – this upward trend in casual sex is affecting: Is it healthy? Is it fostering equality? Is it beneficial for all? Or does it continue to uphold patriarchal memes?
Read MoreHow Growing Up Homeschooled Shaped My Relationships with Men – For Better and for Worse
I was homeschooled. My early years certainly didn’t fit the mold of the typical American childhood. This is an investigative journey into discovering how this affected some of my relationships – and in particular, my relationships with men – and what this says about growing up in America, even without an average introduction to society through public school.
Read MoreThe Truth About How Food Gets To Our Table and Who Gets Hurt Along the Way
They harvest the food that we eat, and yet they are one of the most hidden and underrepresented population subgroups in the nation. So how come we never hear about farmworkers? I believe that we should all be aware of how our food is getting to us – and who is being hurt along the way. It’s not easy to forget once you learn the truth.
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