Feminism 101 Articles

8 Things Feminists Are Tired of Explaining in 2015

This Is Not “Female Privilege” — This Is Misogyny

True Solidarity: Moving Past Privilege Guilt

4 Lies We Need to Stop Telling Writers, Artists, and Other Creatives

We Must Stop Making These Mistakes About Health & Body Positivity

An Animated Lesson on Empathy – And Why It’s More Supportive Than Sympathy

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4 Things Men Are Really Doing When They ‘Play Devil’s Advocate’ Against Feminism

Don’t Tell Me To Just Get Over It

Trumping: The Hilarious Makeup Tutorial That Will ‘Make Your Face Great Again’

Why Not Say Everyday Humanism Instead of Everyday Feminism?

Incredible Young Poets Get Real About Growing Up in the US

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How Feminism Can Better Support Moms Who Aren’t Straight, White, or Middle-Class

Watch Feminists Read Mean Tweets About Themselves

What Young People Can Do About Ageism Against Older People

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Why I Had To Lose My Religion Before I Could Support Gender Equality

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

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3 Sexist Ideas About Women’s Roles That Impact the Way We Treat Them as Survivors

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4 Things You’ve Thought About Hijabis That Are Completely Wrong

Abortion Is a Real Experience, Not a Political Tool

Andrea Gibson Performs ‘Privilege Is Never Having to Think About It’

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The Woke Black Person’s Guide to Talking About Oppression with Family

5 Ways Marginalized People Can Recognize Their Privileges In Other Areas

No, It’s Not a Stereotype ‘Because It’s True’ – Here’s How This Really Works

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

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You Know Diversity Is Important – Now Check Out 3 Ways Science Backs That Up

A Perfect Explanation of Why Women’s Rights and Racial Justice Are Still a Big Deal

What Smiling in Public Means When You’re Targeted by Street Harassment

Why Banning You on Facebook Isn’t a Violation of Your Freedom of Speech

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5 Alternatives to Taking Your Spouse’s Last Name

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This Is Why Being a Nice Guy Just Isn’t Enough