Posts by Erin Tatum
5 Things Not to Do When Interacting with Physically Disabled People
Do you know about the social barriers that can come with everyday ableism? This is a handy list of things to avoid doing when interacting with someone with a physical disability.
Read MoreWhy Your Disbelief in My Queer Identity Doesn’t Negate Its Existence
One of the most obnoxious forms of ignorance that LGBTQ people face is identity policing, which often manifests as other people providing “theories” to explain your sexuality. Being queer means that people always feel entitled to an explanation — or worse, they think they know better. Let’s go through the various, ridiculous incarnations of queer identity police.
Read MoreDon’t Call Me Beautiful (And What to Say Instead)
It’s the affirmation that every woman allegedly wants and even needs to hear: “You’re beautiful.” Like many girls, this author aspired to be beautiful. If she wasn’t beautiful, she thought, how could she put my best self forward? How could she designate herself as worthy of someone’s time? Not feeling beautiful becomes almost threatening. Which prompts the question: Why?
Read More5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Women Who Don’t Want Children
The belief that women can’t be complete without children lingers and leads to some pretty ignorant statements. Here are some we shouldn’t be saying.
Read MoreSelfies and Misogyny: The Importance of Selfies as Self-Love
There’s no shortage of outcries from those who believe that selfies are the pinnacle of the passive narcissism and self-indulgence facilitated by social media. But we need to start teaching girls that confidence is not a sign of vanity, but a marker of healthy self perception and positive thinking. Break out your camera and start snapping. Embrace yourself.
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