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4 Reasons Anti-Feminist Women Hate Feminism (And What They’re Missing)
“I don’t need feminism because I’m not a victim!” Ever believed one of these myths about feminism? Let’s debunk these misconceptions.
Read More5 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Saying That ‘Women Are Half the World’s Population’
You’d think saying that “half the world are women” is a good case for women’s rights – except that this language hurts all of us in the end. Here’s why.
Read MoreWhy It’s Dangerous to Tell Men to Be Persistent to Get Women to Sleep with Them
Romantic comedies show it. Dating advice condones it. But the idea of sex as a game for men to win has some scary real world consequences.
Read More4 Ways That Call-Out Culture Fails Trans Women (And Therefore, All of Us)
This kind of calling out of a “problematic” trans woman might be familiar. We need to consider these points about call-out culture’s impact on marginalized people.
Read MoreWhat Gender Means to Me As a Married Man Who Likes to Wear Women’s Clothing
“I never felt like ‘one of the guys.’” One man’s story of being trapped between traditional masculinity and femininity – and finding freedom beyond the gender binary.
Read More8 Relationship Reminders for Bisexual Women That You Don’t Get Nearly Enough
Did you catch the media’s biphobia about Amber Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp? We get way too much of that, so here’s the opposite – loving reminders for bisexual women.
Read More5 Myths Sex-Positive Feminism Can Perpetuate About Women Who Don’t Do Casual Sex
“#1: We just need to liberate ourselves from sex-shaming.” This author’s a sex-positive feminist – and she’s often questioned for not having casual sex. Make sure you’re not including these myths in your sex positivity.
Read MoreFor Women Who Are ‘Difficult to Love’ – From the Poet Behind Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade,’ Warsan Shire
If you didn’t know her before, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of Warsan Shire now – her words were featured on Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” If you’ve ever been called “difficult to love,” this powerful poem is for you.
Read MoreThese Common Biases Keep Girls and Women From STEM – Here’s What to Do About It
If you rated your math and science skills, do you think a gender bias would influence your rating? Here’s a break-down of how the idea of who’s a “nerd” contributes to the gender gap in STEM fields like tech – and what to do about it.
Read More6 Badass Women Answer: What Does Being a Latina Feminist Mean to You?
What does it mean to be a Latina feminist? Everyone has a unique experience, and here are six women who are making a big difference in the world. Their words have a lot that you may be able to relate to and learn from.
Read More4 Reasons Women Might Not Want Casual Sex That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Biology’
Do you believe it’s hard for a woman to enjoy sex without an emotional bond? That explanation is missing something, so here’s more info on women and casual sex – beyond so-called “biological differences.”
Read More7 Things Cis Men Over 50 Need to Remember When Dating Women
People over 50 are dating more and more every year – and some are still holding on to some oppressive ideas about what’s acceptable. Here are some critical dating tips to keep in mind.
Read MoreWhy We Must Stop Forgetting Disabled Women When We Talk About Street Harassment
“Why is my experience so invisible to the feminist community?” We tend to assume that #YesAllWomen experience street harassment – but this disabled woman’s story shows that we’re missing some important details.
Read MoreI Didn’t Realize I Internalized the Male Gaze – Until I Was Sexualizing Women
Feeling as if she needed to prove her own lesbianism outwardly, this author adopted the male gaze. Here’s her story of how she became one of the boys – and not shockingly, a very poor one – and how we can all do better to respect the women in our lives.
Read More4 Ways Society Exotifies Trans Women of Color – And How You Could Treat Us Better
From fetishizers to feminists, there are many people who participate in these ways of exotifying trans women of color. Here’s a firsthand account of the impact – with ideas on how to help end this harmful dehumanization.
Read MoreWhy Don’t People March for Black Women? This Woman Explains What We’re Missing
“No one showed up to march for Rekia Boyd.” Conversations about anti-black police violence tend to focus on men. Slam champion Porsha Olayiwola shares why we must stand up for black women and #SayHerName.
Read More4 Reasons Why Telling Women to ‘Play Hard to Get’ Perpetuates Rape Culture
“Make him work for it.” You’re probably familiar with the encouragement for women to “play hard to get.” But these drawbacks to this encouragement might be familiar, too – and we need to talk about it.
Read More4 Lies ‘Nice Guys,’ Pickup Artists, and Everyday Misogynists Tell You About Women — And Why They Hurt Us All
“Women are only interested in men who are jerks.” Sound familiar? That’s because messages like these are a staple of toxic masculinity. Read on to find out why this author calls getting rid of these beliefs “the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Read MoreWhy Blaming the Wage Gap on Women ‘Not Picking High-Paying Jobs’ Is Bullsh*t
Ever come across this excuse for the wage gap? The idea that women just don’t pick jobs that pay well might make sense – until you see the real facts behind these supposed trends.
Read More3 Ways State Violence Impacts Black Women That We Don’t Talk About Nearly Enough
These are ignored way too often – but black women experience state violence in many ways, and we’ve got to stop pushing these pressing issues to the sidelines.
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