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In Pursuit of Sexual Pleasure Equality
Girls are often raised more conservatively and are socially conditioned to set limitations on sexual activity. And if the movie industry is an extension of our world, you can expect it to be just as sexist and patriarchal. But you don’t have to accept it. When we write our stories and demand to see them portrayed, we redefine what is normal. Redefining normal is easier than you think.
Read MoreWhy We Need More Women in the Construction Industry
Construction jobs are a desirable career choice for many. However, while sex discrimination is illegal, many construction sites have anti-women attitudes, making construction jobs less desirable and more torturous for women. I know because it happened to me. And we need to increase the number of women in the construction industry so that this doesn’t happen.
Read MoreShaping A Latina Feminist Identity
My mother would never call herself a feminist, even though she is the embodiment of a feminist. As a Hispanic woman, she did not believe that the traditional, Western, view of feminism related to her. But from her, I learned that valuing your heritage doesn’t take away from being a strong, independent, self-sufficient woman or stop you from addressing gender issues in your community.
Read More7 Things to Remember If You’re a White Person Dating a Person of Color
When you’re a white person in an interracial relationship, you can’t be a supportive partner without acknowledging white supremacy. Here’s how to practice allyship in your relationship.
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