Posts by Maisha Z. Johnson
6 Unexpected Ways I’ve Healed From Gaslighting Abuse and Learned to Trust Myself Again
Gaslighting makes you doubt your own memory and perceptions – which can feel impossible to recover from. This author found some surprising ways to heal, and she hopes these tips can help you, too.
Read MoreThe Feminist Guide to Non-Racist Flirting With Women of Color
Do any of the scenarios that make this author’s skin crawl sound familiar to you? If you’re a white guy who dates women, you need to check out these essential tips before you approach a woman of color.
Read MoreAnti-Feminists: Stop Using Tragedies to Say Feminists ‘Don’t Care About Important Issues’
Wondering why feminists “don’t care” about men or anything other than first world problems? This author’s heard it all. So before you complain that this is why you hate feminism, we need to talk.
Read More6 Reasons You May Think #OscarsSoWhite Is No Big Deal – And Why It Absolutely Is
#OscarsSoWhite is trending, but is a celebrity awards show really the way to aim for equality? Check out the answers to the questions you’ve been asking, and see why media diversity’s more important than you might think.
Read More160+ Examples of Male Privilege in All Areas of Life
How do we know male privilege is real? These everyday examples of gender inequality are a start. By naming these, we can start working to free ourselves and others from the impact.
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