Posts by Maddie McClouskey
Top 3 Signs You May Need a Break from the Feminist Blogosphere
Here are some symptoms of Internet Feminism Burnout that mean you might need to take it easy for a bit.
Read MoreTrans Women Are Not Drag Queens
At one point during this year’s Oscars ceremony, it dawned on me: Many people don’t know the difference between trans women and drag queens! There seems to be an assumption that all people assigned male at birth who grow up to wear clothing from the women’s section identify the same way. That couldn’t be further from the truth. So let’s talk about this difference.
Read More5 Reasons Why It’s Okay If You Don’t Want Children
You can get some rude assumptions when you say that you don’t plan on starting a family, especially if you’re a woman. These reminders can help you deal.
Read More7 Commenters You’ll Meet as an Online Feminist
Feminist works garner a spectrum of responses, from life-affirming to life-threatening. Maybe it’s the emotional weight of the material. Maybe it’s the unflattering light we shine on the ugly truths of patriarchy. Either way, feminist pieces get a wide range of comments. We can use them to improve, but they can also be scary. Here are just a few of the commenters you’ll meet as an online feminist.
Read MoreCould ‘Douchebag’ Be a Feminist Insult?
Feminists today are highly concerned with language and its implications. Here at Everyday Feminism, we advise respectful discourse with the aim to uplift and educate one another. We’re aiming to improve your day-to-day lives. But if I’m going to be human and imperfect and slip up every once in a while, I’d at least like to do it in a quasi-feminist way.
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