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Identifying Differently Doesn’t Invalidate Your Previous Identities — Here’s Why
We’re constantly learning more about ourselves. And as we do, many of us begin to realize that the identities we used to align with don’t have the same resonance anymore. So our identity shifts. And that’s perfectly normal! But sometimes it can feel like we’re doing something by beginning to identify differently. Check out this cartoon for a different perspective!
Read MoreWhat Young People Can Do About Ageism Against Older People
Growing up, most of what I saw in the media suggested that older individuals were all the same — lonely, dependent, and suffering. Little did I know that these depictions run rampant throughout the media and are part of the problem of ageism. And it’s time to alter things. Let’s change the way that our youth-centric society thinks about getting older.
Read MoreThings We Should Stop Saying to Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Unfortunately, as with all minorities, being deaf comes with its own series of inappropriate comments and invasive questions. It’s about time we starting treating deaf and hard of hearing people less like objects of fascination and more like people. Check out this video for a few examples of things that hearing people should avoid saying to deaf or hard of hearing folks!
Read MoreThere’s a Rape Epidemic in America That No One Is Talking About: Debunking 4 Myths About Male Survivors
Due to patriarchy, our society does not want to acknowledge the frequency and impact of sexual violence directed at boys and men. Because of the misogynist socialization of masculinity, boys are taught to embrace and celebrate their abuse. This leads to years of silent trauma for too many men. Let’s debunk some of these harmful stereotypes and inaccurate myths.
Read MoreParental Wage Gap: This Is What Happens to Your Income When You Have Children
Because we live in a patriarchal society, many places of employment still believe men to be the breadwinner of their families. People of other genders earn 78% less than men and lose 4% of their wages for every child they have. This is one of the ways poverty is linked to sexism. Check out this infographic to learn more about how the wage gap affects parents.
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