Kerry Truong, Author at Everyday Feminism

How do you react to “they” pronouns? If these responses are like yours, here’s why it’s time to reflect on your privilege.

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Did you hear what a writer just did after he decided white men aren’t getting published enough? This is absurd. Here’s the info on how white this industry really is – and what you can do to change it.

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It’s important to shut down the stereotypes “emasculating” Asian men. But this author’s got some great points about how we tend to talk about these stereotypes in problematic ways – starting with calling it “emasculation.”

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50 Shades of Grey, Twilight, and more – do any of your favorite fictional romances include these unhealthy behaviors? It’s time to think twice about what fictional romance teaches us.

Here’s why this stereotype is just a stereotype – and a racist, harmful one at that. Does this challenge any of your assumptions?

Posts by Kerry Truong

6 Reasons Your Discomfort with They/Them Pronouns Reveals Unchecked Cis Privilege

6 Things White People Can Do to Help Ensure More Writers of Color Get Published

5 Reasons Why We Need to Change the Way We Talk About ‘Emasculating’ Asian Men

These 4 Behaviors That Fictional Media Tells Us Are Romantic Are Actually Really Harmful

Not All Asian Parents Reject Queer Children – Here’s the Truth Behind the Myth