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My Feminism Is Black, Intersectional, and Womanist – And I Refuse to Be Left Out of the Movement
What do you know about womanism? This fascinating account shows why it’s necessary for equality.
Read MoreWhy Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional (And 3 Ways to Practice It)
Those of us calling for an inclusive feminism aren’t the ones being “divisive.” But those of us refusing to acknowledge the need for intersectionality in feminism are.
Read MoreLaverne Cox Explains the Intersection of Transphobia, Racism, and Misogyny (And What to Do About It)
Transgender women of color are the most targeted victims of violence in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a feminist issue that cannot be ignored. Why are these women so disproportionately targeted? Watch Laverne Cox explain the unique context behind being a Black transgender woman in the United States and propose a solution for this injustice.
Read MoreReady to Ditch White Feminism? 6 Black Feminist Concepts You Need to Know
If you don’t recognize yourself in white feminism, you’re not the only one. These Black feminist concepts show that we have other options.
Read MoreThe Fault in Our Left: 4 Ways to Tell if Your Politics are Truly Progressive
Progressive. Liberal. Human rights. Social justice. There are many words used to describe one’s drive to better the world. However, many of these political identities are missing some other words that are vital to political discourse if change is truly the goal. Here are few key phrases to keep in mind when reflecting back onto your own politics.
Read MoreFeminist High School Boys Declare: ‘I Am a Feminist’
Think no high school boy would ever be interested in feminism? Think again! Ileana Jiménez has been teaching a class on feminism in a New York City high school for two years with huge success. Check out what some of her male students had to say about the class, what it was like to learn about feminism in high school, and why they now identify as feminists.
Read MoreHow to Slay the Oppression Dragon (And Get the Intersectional Justice We’ve All Been Waiting For)
Like adventure stories and taking down oppression? Then this comic is for you! It shows how kyriarchy works – as one big beast led by multiple systems that work together to keep us all down. And it also gives us some insight on what we’ve all been looking for, the key to defeating this oppressive beast so we can all live happily and harmoniously together.
Read MoreHere’s What White Feminism Is – And Why We Really Need to Talk About It
You might have come across the term “White Feminism” recently – like in discussions about Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift’s Twitter exchange. This short breakdown shows why we need to address this problem for a stronger feminist movement.
Read More5 Reasons Why Animal Rights Are A Feminist Issue
More and more people are becoming aware of how horrifically animals are treated, particularly at factory farms, and so are making different purchases. What’s less clear is how animal rights are also a feminist issue since they’re, well, not humans. However, if we open our minds to consider animals, there’s some strong reasons to support that position.
Read More10 Simple Ways White People Can Step Up to Fight Everyday Racism
Wondering how to go from being a bystander to being able to do something about racism? Get some answers with this informative read.
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 MoreHow White LGBTQIA+ People Can Be More Inclusive of People of Color
Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ communities aren’t free of casual racism, and certain forms of racism have become so normalized that they get brushed off as minor.
Read MoreThe Radical Friendship Contract: 10 Expectations for Loving People Fully
A contract for friendship? Yes, really – imagine rolling with a squad like this, loving each other in your fullness, and you’ll know why this author’s onto something.
Read MoreWhat Nobody Who Says Talking About Race ‘Divides’ Us Seems to Understand
How do you feel when people don’t acknowledge your identities? Jamia Wilson shares a powerful perspective on intersectionality.
Read MoreFeminism’s Not Just for White Women – And This is the Perfect Pizza Metaphor to Show Why
Need some help explaining or understanding intersectional feminism? Akilah’s quick and delicious analogy has you covered.
Read MoreSaying Feminism Shouldn’t Discuss Race Doesn’t Make Any Sense — Here’s Why
There is a long and troubled history of white feminists in the movement asking women of color to not focus on race. “Why do you need to divide us like that? Feminism is about ALL women, so we shouldn’t focus on one particular group!” But there’s a big flaw in that logic. Check out this comic for a wake-up call about how hypocritical it is to white-wash feminism.
Read MoreWhy Businesses Can Still Be Oppressive Even When It Hurts Their Bottom Line
If you think companies won’t jeopardize making money by participating in oppression, here’s what you’ve got wrong.
Read MoreThe White Feminism of the Women’s March Is Still on My Mind
Originally published on Medium and republished here with permission. More than two months after the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, I’m as ready as I’ll ever be to unpack my thoughts on the ripple effect of the march. And, although there is a litany of elucidating articles and posts on social media written on…
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 More5 Reasons Why Feminism Needs to Address Child Abuse (While Yes, Recognizing That Women Can Be Abusive Too)
When it comes to addressing domestic abuse and working to eradicate it, feminism has played a critical role. But there’s one area of abuse that doesn’t get enough recognition in the movement: child abuse – especially child abuse committed by women. In order to address it, we need to see the abuse of children for what it is, regardless of the abuser’s gender.
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