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4 Obstacles for Latinas in Higher Education – And Why It’s Time For a Change
Can you relate to this author’s college struggles? Here are some of the obstacles making it harder for Latinas to succeed in higher education.
Read More8 Causes You Should Really Care About If You’re Truly ‘Pro-Life’
There’s some real hypocrisy in calling yourself “pro-life” because you’re against abortion. If you really care about life, here’s what you should be supporting.
Read MoreStop Shaming My Anger About Racism – And Start Condemning the System
At 17 months old, this author’s son has already had a police officer not caring about his life. So if anger about racism makes you uncomfortable, you need to read this.
Read MoreWhat White Parents Should Know About Adopting Black Children
“Love isn’t enough.” White parents adopting black children need to recognize the challenges and needs of black childhood. Here’s what you should know.
Read More6 Things About Toxic Dating Culture That Made Me Realize I’m an Aromantic Asexual
Figuring out your aromantic identity can be tough in this society. This author’s path to self-discovery took time and some painful run-ins with society’s expectations, but their story has a hopeful ending.
Read MoreEating Disorders and Parenthood: Breaking the Cycle
Who comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Eating disorders don’t discriminate, but myths about them leave many people out – including mothers. Read one mom’s story of post-partum depression and a pressured post-pregnancy diet that led to an eating disorder. There’s no sure way to prevent an eating disorder, but we can learn from her recovery and parenting precautions.
Read MoreWhy We Shouldn’t Call Little Girls ‘Bad Asses’
I am all for rethinking, reforming, and in most cases, smashing gender-based norms. But if bucking gender norms is going to be the key criterion for bad-assitude, I wonder: Would a boy earn bad-ass points for choosing a Tinkerbell Halloween costume, or for getting a pedicure, as my son once did with me (at his request) before he stumbled face-first into the gender divide? My guess is no.
Read More6 Ways to Survive Food and the Holidays
It’s that time of year! Yes, the holidays have come around once again. It’s a chance to catch up with family, eat some delicious food, and show your loved ones how much you appreciate them. But there are some downsides to the holidays – especially when dealing with body shaming and relatives who aren’t very understanding. This can make the holidays hard to navigate.
Read MoreWhy Don’t We Talk About Painful Sex?
Sex should never hurt. This is true regardless of a person’s gender, irrespective of the kind of sex that someone is having (consensual and desired pain-play notwithstanding), and it’s true whether it’s a person’s first or 401st time. But why are so many people resigned to having painful sex? Well, partly because we don’t talk about it enough. So let’s start now.
Read MoreI Was Sexually Assaulted, Then Threatened with Suspension for ‘Spreading Rumors’
How do you think an assistant principal should respond to a student’s attack? This reaction will horrify you – and unfortunately, it’s not unusual. We’re thankful for this survivor’s courage in sharing her story.
Read More5 Things Your Activist Friend Wants You to Stop Doing (Because You’re Wearing Us Out)
“I’m a human being – not a Wikipedia page.” Next time you want to hit up your activist friend for a favor, consider these things first.
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Trans Men
Trans men, like all people, need to know how to have fulfilling, safe, healthy sex to feel whole and good about ourselves. We deserve it (and don’t let anyone tell you differently). But most out trans boys, trans men, and trans masculine people I know receive inadequate, if not wholly non-existent, sex talks. So here are seven key places to start.
Read More5 Myths About Gender Neutral Parenting
Trying to parent outside the mainstream boy/girl binary can seem daunting to say the least. Some parents are turning to Gender Neutral Parenting, which focuses on not forcing any preconceived gender norms onto their child so they can find their own comfort spot on the continuum we call gender. But there’s a lot of myths and misconceptions out there, which we’ll break down here for you.
Read More12+ Ways Job Applications Discriminate Against Applicants
To learn more, check out: An Infuriating Story of How One Box Makes It So Hard to Find a Job After Prison Gainful Unemployment: 5 Acts of Self-Care While Job Hunting [do_widget id=’text-101′] Ronnie Rene Ritchie is a Contributing Comic Artist for Everyday Feminism, an illustrator, and storyteller working out of Peterborough, Ontario. Since graduating…
Read More6 Ways to Talk About STIs (Without Being a Jerk)
STI shaming tends to go unchecked – but this author has some good reasons why this form of body shaming is not okay. So here are some suggestions from firsthand experience on how we can stop perpetuating awful stereotypes.
Read More6 Phrases Your Kids Need You to Say to Them
When this author realized the power of the words she leaves with her kids, she decided to make a change. These meaningful phrases could make a big difference for your children, too.
Read More5 Ways I’ve Learned to Love Myself as I Gain Weight
This author had a lot of internalized fatphobia – but they didn’t deal with it until they started gaining weight. Facing your own fatphobia can be scary, but with these practical tips, you don’t have to deal on your own.
Read MoreMythbusting: Eating Disorder Recovery Edition
There are plenty of resources for people beginning recovery from any kind of eating disorder. And yet, it’s still difficult to get a straight answer for the most pressing question on people’s minds. What is recovery going to look like? Will it go on like this forever? Will I be strong enough to make it? Take it from me: Recovery is hard. But it doesn’t need to be any harder than it has to be.
Read MoreEpic Takedown of the Miss America Pageant
Beauty pageants have been targets of feminist criticism since their creation. (And who can blame us?) In response to this pushback, many pageants have begun emphasizing their scholarship programs. Miss America claims to make available over 45 million dollars for scholarships annually. Except… that’s not really true. Watch John Oliver expose this lie while delivering an epic takedown of the Miss America Pageant.
Read More6 Loving Ways to Practice Self-Care After a Miscarriage
Miscarriage can be incredibly difficult to deal with, and it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to self-care. But loving yourself is so important, so this author’s sharing some supportive tips.
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