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7 Strategies for White Educators to Help Foster Racial Justice
If you’re making an effort to make the classroom better for children of color, that’s awesome. These tips can help you make a powerful difference.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Educate About History – Not Religion – To Stop Islamophobia
Many of us rush to defend Islam when we come across Islamophobia – but do we need a new tactic? Here’s how you might unintentionally add to the problem, and what to do instead.
Read MoreIs It Your Responsibility to Educate a Person You’re Dating On Race and Racism?
Ever had a partner who just didn’t “get it” when the topic of race comes up? Here are some common scenarios you might come across – and how to deal.
Read MoreHow Religion is Part of Intersectionality – This Sikh Social Justice Educator Says It All
Do you know how religion relates to race and intersectionality? Social justice educator Sonny Singh shares a perspective that we can all learn from.
Read MoreBeing Educated Won’t Save Me (Or You) From Racism
Did you hear about the Harvard Law School vandalism, or the attempt to discredit a Mizzou protester? This author’s heart wrenching perspective shows why respectability, money, and education aren’t guaranteed saviors from racism.
Read More12 Tips You Need to Know As an Educator Teaching Black and Latinx Students
Every educator should learn these – some can apply to all students, but all of them are essential for supporting the Black and Latinx children in your class.
Read MoreWhy Pressuring Someone to ‘Educate’ You About Their Struggles Is Oppression, Not Understanding
Ever heard or said something like “You should calm down and educate me?” It’s exhausting, and not the best way to get the info you need. Here’s why.
Read More4 Ways to Navigate Educational Privilege as a First-Generation College Student
Being a first-generation college student is hard. You don’t have the same access or resources as your peers, AND you might find yourself feeling disconnected from your family or place of origin. This article provides some great ideas that will not only help make the process feel easier and more safe, they will also help hold you accountable to your new privilege.
Read More3 Empowering Sex Tips We Should Be Giving Young Women
If you got sex tips like this author did, from sources like women’s magazines, you may have absorbed some unhealthy messages. These are much healthier.
Read More4 Reasons I Don’t Consider Orgasm the Goal of Sex
Aiming for orgasm can be empowering, right? Not for everyone. So here’s how having a less climax-focused sex life has helped this author.
Read MoreHow to Talk to Kids About Sexy Dolls Without Sex-Shaming
Bratz, Barbie, Polly Pocket – can you criticize the sexualization of these dolls without sending negative messages to kids about girls’ bodies? These ideas can help.
Read More3 Reasons We Need to Be Critical of Sex Positivity in Queer Spaces
Is your queer community super sex-positive? That may not always be a good thing – check this out for some important reasons why.
Read MoreHow Did Public Bathrooms Get to Be Separated By Sex in the First Place?
Think it’s just “natural” to separate bathrooms by sex? This info on the sexism behind it will make you think again – with even more evidence of why trans restroom access matters.
Read MoreYour Sex-Shaming Dress Code Is Distracting My Daughter From Learning
Are school dress codes really about helping create a learning environment? What happened to this author’s daughter will show you why they’re not.
Read More4 Insecure Thoughts I Have During Sex Thanks to Internalized Sexism
#1: “How do I look?” These thoughts are pretty common during sex – but have you considered how misogyny might be the source? Here’s how to deal.
Read MoreHere’s What Every Sexually Active Survivor Deserves in Their Sex Life
“I deserve connection.” It can be tough to feel safe having sex after surviving sexual assault. These are good reminders for both you and your partner(s).
Read MoreWhat Cis Men Should Have Learned in Sex Ed
This author gets a lot of questions from cisgender men about sex with cisgender women – and he’s noticed how much sex ed is to blame for the information gaps. Here are the important missing details.
Read MoreWhat Everyone Needs to Know, But Is Afraid to Ask About Fat Sex
Many people feel self-conscious about having sex with smaller partners. This author is a fat woman who’s had lots of awesome sex, and she’s sharing her empowering insights and helpful tips.
Read MoreWhat’s Up with the Stigma Against Men Who Use Sex Toys?
Have you noticed the double standard society applies to men who use sex toys? Cristen Conger’s shutting down the stereotypes, and breaking down what this stigma says about modern masculinity.
Read MoreIt’s Not ‘Forced Sex,’ It’s Rape – And Why Not Calling It That Is Dangerous
People will talk in all kinds of circles to avoid saying the word “rape.” But do you know about the dangerous affect that has on our world?
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