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3 Ways My Parents Unintentionally Taught Me That My Consent Didn’t Matter
“You’re not allowed to say no.” You’d never want your child to feel like this author did – but her parents didn’t mean to make her feel this way either. These are important lessons on our cultural missteps in teaching consent.
Read MoreWhy Discussing Cultural Appropriation Isn’t Just Being Told What You ‘Can’t’ Do
Are you stuck on the idea that you’re being told you “can’t” do something if it’s an act of cultural appropriation? You might be missing the point. Here’s a different perspective to try instead.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Rethink Cinco de Mayo – And Stop the Damaging Anti-Mexican Myths
What comes to mind when you think of Cinco de Mayo? Popular US celebrations spread awful Mexican stereotypes. Here’s the real story of this holiday – and the disturbing impact of these celebrations.
Read More5 Hurtful Microaggressions I’ve Experienced as a Muslim in Feminist Spaces
Are any of these Islamophobic microaggressions familiar to you? Here are some of the subtle ways feminists have made this author feel unwelcome – and how they add up to a painful reality for Muslim feminists.
Read MoreWhat is Gender? This Guide is Sure to Deepen Your Analysis
What is gender? Society tries to reduce it to narrow norms, but the truth about gender identity, expression, roles is pretty complex. Here are the details – and why they matter for you.
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