Feminism 101 Articles

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10 Common Things Well-Intentioned Allies Do That Are Actually Counterproductive

The Top 5 Feminist Conspiracies (According to Our Trolls)

9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive

4 Ways Sexist, Macho Culture Hurts Men

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Not Sure What People Mean By ‘Triggering?’ This Article Is Your One-Stop 101

Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Slut’ and What to Say Instead

An Open Letter to the Men Who Still Don’t Understand Street Harassment

Dear Latinx – Let’s Check Our Privilege

What, Exactly, Is Cultural Appropriation (And How Is It Harmful)?

Oppression Olympics: The Games We Shouldn’t Be Playing

Why Your Criticisms Of Intersectionality And Identity Politics Sound Ridiculous

3 Reasons to Find a Better Term Than ‘-Phobia’ to Describe Oppression

What They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not a Feminist

Intent vs. Impact: Why Your Intentions Don’t Really Matter

5 Times Communities of Color Have Used Alternative Healing Practices Instead of Calling the Police

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

3 Reasons Media Content Warnings Are Even More Critical Than Spoiler Alerts

How Saying ‘Everything Happens For A Reason’ Hurts Grieving People Instead of Helping

Feminism and the Burqa

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

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Why We Really Need to Stop Rejecting Religious Feminists from the Movement

8 Things Feminists Are Tired of Explaining in 2015

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Help – I’m a Feminist and I Have All These Sexist Thoughts!

Feminism Now: What the Third Wave is Really About

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Thinking Critically About Who Pays for the Date

What’s in a Word? Navigating Language as an Activist

We Must Stop Making These Mistakes About Health & Body Positivity

Your Internalized Dominance Is Showing: A Call-In to White Feminists Who Believe That #AllLivesMatter

You Say You Stand in Solidarity – But Do You Know What That Really Means?

The Healing Power of Community