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Traumatized and Trans: We Are Allowed to Be All Versions of Ourselves At Once
I want to start this by noting that I am by no means an expert on the study of trauma. I am, however, an expert of my own lived experiences. I am taking this opportunity to shed light on a topic that is rarely highlighted. I don’t believe there is a “right” or “wrong” answer…
Read More40 Things That Don’t Actually Make You Closed-Minded
Do people say you’re being intolerant of other views by caring about social justice? Then these reminders will make your day.
Read MoreDear Men Who Wish to Be Allies to Women: 12 Things You Need to Know
So you’re trying your best to be a good ally to women. Add these strategies to your everyday life to get on the right track!
Read More8 Warning Signs Your Partner is Actually Really Sexist
You might be used to encountering sexism on a daily basis without really noticing – but if these sound familiar for your relationship, you deserve to have something done about it.
Read MoreFeminism 101: A Crash Course in Vocabulary
There’s a whole lot of lingo in social justice circles these days – and if you don’t know all the vocab, you might feel out of the loop. Here’s Marina Watanabe with a handy guide to the basic terminology of feminism.
Read MoreThe Awful Origins of the Fetishized ‘Submissive Asian Woman’ Stereotype
The “submissive China doll,” the “exotic geisha” – do you know how long these stereotypes of East Asian women have been around? Cristen Conger shares some disturbing info that really puts this in perspective.
Read MoreWe Need to Talk About How Mental Health Affects South Asian Men
“What is wrong with me?” This heart-wrenching open letter really shows the impact of silence and stigma around mental illness in South Asian communities. Mental illness can affect anyone, so let’s listen to how it’s affecting South Asian men.
Read More7 Things We Need to Stop Saying to Sexual Assault Survivors Immediately
Folks in the media are notorious for saying abysmal things about survivors of sexual violence. But for most survivors, it doesn’t take a media spotlight to beget insensitive, uninformed, and downright erroneous remarks about their experiences. Unfortunately, it’s something they face every day. So here are some things we should stop saying to survivors – immediately.
Read More2014 Feminist Highlights in Pop Culture and News
We had a lot of awesome feminist moments in 2014! From Mo’ne Davis, Laverne Cox, to Emma Sulkowicz, feminists have been showing up and taking charge in pop culture and the news. Check out this video by Kat Lazo of TheeKatsMeoww for a list of just some of the exciting ways feminists have been smashing the patriarchy and the kyriarchy!
Read More7 Ways to Help Teenage Fathers While Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Patriarchy has delegated the realm of parenting to women and girls. Consequently, fathers, specifically teenage fathers, are not given the resources or skills to emotionally and financially provide for their children. This invisible dynamic, with the support of legislative classism and racism, perpetuates class immobility for many teen fathers and their families. Let’s do better.
Read More4 Ways to Honor Your Child’s Gender Autonomy
Although they do a majority of their learning through observation of their peers in social situations, children’s groundwork for understanding gender is largely influenced by the adults they see in their family systems. If you don’t talk about gender, children will learn society’s gender model. Here are five ways to facilitate your child’s gender autonomy.
Read MoreWhy Girls Today Think Sexual Harassment Is Normal Stuff
A recent study finds that girls who’ve suffered sexual harassment often see it as “normal stuff” that “just happens” because it’s what “guys do.” Translation: they frame their own experiences of harassment based on cultural notions about what gender and sexuality are — or should be. Sad, then, isn’t it, that those cultural notions are often bullshit.
Read MoreGuy Hits on a Woman and Gets Schooled Feminist-style
Hate it when guys use tired pick-up lines and comment on your ethnicity if you’re a woman of color? Watch this epic feminist smack-down which also delivers a blistering critique of Westernized beauty culture. This award-winning short film was directed by Karen Lum and features spoken word from Adriel Luis.
Read MoreOn Approaching Women Who Distrust Men
Often, straight men become frustrated when they meet a woman who doesn’t trust them immediately. They’re frustrated that women impose a “guilty until proven innocent” mentality on all men. But there are reasons why women feel this way. If we can work to understand those reasons, we can learn how to work with her in a supportive role, if that’s what she wants.
Read MoreRelationship Social Norms Vs. Feminist Ideals
You’ve probably thought before about the implications that feminist ideals can have on your relationships. Society’s social norms can make things tricky, especially when not all of our relationships exist with equally as feminist people. But how you chose to relate to and with others is completely up to you. The ultimate feminist act is to practice this.
Read MoreWhy Saying “Men Are Slaves To Their Sex Drive” Is Insulting To Men
What does it mean to generalize men’s sex drive as no stronger than a dog who humps everything? Men have will, agency – and here’s why they should be held to a higher standard.
Read MoreFive Ways Rape Culture Exists Unnoticed And Goes Unchecked In Our Everyday Life
While there are many glaring examples of rape culture, there’s also a covert nature to rape culture that often goes unnoticed. We must also look beyond the overt ways in which rape apologia exists and recognize exactly how it sneaks into our everyday life. So let’s look at some pervasive and normalized parts of society that contribute to it and what you can do about it in your life.
Read MoreEvery Day Racism and You (AKA: Would You Date an Asian Man?)
In general, there is agreement in our media driven culture that Asian men are not romantic or even sexual options for white, Black, Latina and even some Asian women. Does that affect how attractive you find Asian men?
Read MoreWhy Everyday Feminism Is For Everyone
Feminism fights for everyone’s freedom to pursue happiness. Feminism is for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or class.
Read More130+ Examples Of Cis Privilege in All Areas of Life For You To Reflect On and Address
“How do I have ‘cisgender’ privilege? I’m just normal. How is that a privilege?” This common attitude is how privilege can exist without being questioned. So here’s a list of privilege for people who aren’t trans so we can work together to help our society become more inclusive.
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