Feminism 101 Articles

8 Things Feminists Are Tired of Explaining in 2015

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Why the End of Michfest Is Good for Feminism: Two Activists Weigh In

Giving Up On “Guilty” Pleasures: 4 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About Things You Like

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6 Strategies Every Feminist Needs for Effective, Change-Making Dialogue

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9 Ways We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible

4 MRA Arguments That Actually Have a Point – And Where They Go Wrong

What People Accusing You of ‘Playing the Victim’ Need to Know About Activism

5 Good Reasons Why the LGBTQIA+ Acronym Shouldn’t Include ‘Ally’

5 Things Your Activist Friend Wants You to Stop Doing (Because You’re Wearing Us Out)

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Calling In: A Quick Guide on When and How

4 Reasons I’m So Done with Being Told to ‘Not Be Too Picky’ About Dates

How to Unlearn Internalized Oppression When Stereotypes Are Getting to You

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6 Examples of How Extroverts Benefit From Their Social Privilege

18 Things Orthodox Jewish Feminists Are Tired of Being Told

6 Struggles Only Atheists Understand

3 Reasons Dating, Attraction, and Desire Are Always Political

5 Ways Trumpcare Screws Over LGBTQ+ Seniors

4 Reasons We Need to Ditch the Myth That It’s Cool to Ask Until She Says ‘Yes’

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What Privilege Really Means (And Doesn’t Mean) – To Clear Up Your Doubts Once and For All

Diversity Is Not A Certificate: How to Dismantle Oppression at Your Work Place

How to Develop Critical Political Consciousness in Children

What Grammar Snobs Fail to Realize – And Why They’re Just Plain Wrong

Why As A Man, I Need Feminism

Your Favorite Media Is Problematic – Here’s How to Deal (And What Not to Do)

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7 Ways to Practice Consent Outside of the Bedroom

Signs Your Anti-Oppression Space Isn’t as Welcoming as You Think It Is (With 3 Steps to Make It Better)

4 Ways Sexist, Macho Culture Hurts Men

A Guide to Self-Care When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Activism

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5 Really Important Reasons to Stop Dismissing Online Activism