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Dear Able Friends: I Am Not Your Inspiration Porn
Have you ever fallen for the objectifying message behind “inspiration porn?” This author wants you to know why you lose her trust and make her life harder when you expect people with disabilities to inspire you with their achievements.
Read MoreThis Is the Perfect Illustration of Why Microaggressions Hurt
“Grow thicker skin!” Microaggressions are small forms of discrimination – which may make you wonder if you or other people are just being too sensitive when microaggressions hurt. This comic puts that theory to rest.
Read MoreStill Think Trans Women Have Male Privilege? These 7 Points Prove They Don’t
The debate is fierce, bitter, and as old as second wave feminism: do trans women experience male privilege? Some people believe they do, but here’s the important information they’re missing.
Read More3 Reasons to Doubt the Most Widely Believed Biology-Based Gender Myths
When a behavior feels like second nature, it’s hard to imagine that it could be learned. But here are some of the many facts that challenge the idea of biological gender roles.
Read MoreWhat’s Mansplaining? Here’s How (And Why) You Need to Stop Privileged Explaining
Mansplaining, whitesplaining – this is exactly why so many of us wish Matt Damon had stopped before talking over Effie Brown, a producer and a black woman, on the issue of diversity. Here’s what the problem is, and how you can make sure you’re not part of it.
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