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A Smile Isn’t an Invitation for Harassment – So Could You Stop, Please?
Women smile for a lot of reasons. So why is it that harassers always want to make it about them?
Read MoreHow to Support Your Young, Indigenous Daughter in Fighting Hypersexualization
The hypersexualization of indigenous women is at the forefront of oppression. So what can parents do to wade through this with them?
Read MoreWhat Smiling in Public Means When You’re Targeted by Street Harassment
Street harassment, and the expectation that women exist to be objectified, can make one little smile into a much bigger deal. Can you relate?
Read MoreHow We Can Make Sure Our Protests Are Effective and Inclusive
The Women’s March wasn’t as inclusive as it could’ve been – but before you get defensive, check out these important lessons on effective protesting.
Read More4 Seemingly Harmless Gender Stereotypes That Contribute to Rape Culture
Stereotype #3: “Men want sex while women want love.” If you accept these as truth, these consequences should make you reconsider.
Read MoreA Parent and Feminist Guide to ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Are you excited about Rogue One? Here’s how this Star Wars film holds up on diversity, women’s roles, and more.
Read MoreQuit Treating Femininity As a Negative Trait
“Girls like you are the reason women get no respect.” This shows something very wrong with the way society treats femininity. Can you relate?
Read MoreHere’s the Major Problem With White Beauty Standards
“Spoiler alert: Not all of us look like this when we’re naked.” These women are breaking down the TRUTH! Can you relate?
Read More7 Toxic Sex Messages I Wish Had Been Debunked Before I Became Sexually Active
Young women get all kinds of messages that can make your sexual awakening a bewildering and painful time. Here’s a healthier message.
Read MoreWhat Being Non-Binary in Female-Centric Spaces Is Like – And How to Be More Inclusive
Is your space only for binary women, or for more gender identities? This info will help you avoid exclusive language when you’re trying to be inclusive.
Read MoreHow Men’s Rights Activists Hijacked the Circumcision Debate
“Leave it to feminazis to turn this into a ‘feminist’ issue.” MRAs have claimed the circumcision debate (intactivism). Is this about human rights or an excuse to terrorize women?
Read More5 Sexist Assumptions About Stay-at-Home Moms All Feminists Need to Shut Down
It’s unfair to say that women are unfeminist for being stay-at-home moms – but these assumptions still come up in the movement. Here’s what they get wrong.
Read More4 Reasons Why Calling a Woman of Color ‘Exotic’ Is Racist
Is “you’re so exotic” a compliment? You may it as one, but here’s what these phrases really mean for women of color. Spoiler alert: The truth is not pretty.
Read MoreWhy I Delete Comments (And Why It Isn’t “Censorship”)
“Women online don’t owe you sh*t.” Somebody had to say it – and we’re sure glad Marina Watanabe did!
Read More4 Ways Sexist, Macho Culture Hurts Men
Macho culture can be deadly, particularly for women. But it’s both naïve and harmful to ignore the ways these ideas about masculinity hurt men. Here are four ways.
Read MoreTransmisogyny 101: What It Is and What Can We Do About It
Transmisogyny is a word that many people don’t know about or understand. But we must stand up to bias against trans women – and this shows why and how.
Read MoreI Wish My Mother Had Aborted Me
It is not easy to say, “I wish my mother had aborted me.” But for many women, like my mother, abortion would be an inconvenient act of courage and selflessness.
Read MoreI Pretended to Be a Male Gamer to Avoid Harassment
For women into online gaming, revealing the simple fact that we’re women can leave us vulnerable to harassment. Here, one woman shares how her problems went away when she played as a male character – and how one man who learned of her gender escalated his aggression to a dangerous level. Read her account of the gaming culture that made #Gamergate possible.
Read MoreHere’s What It’s Like to Be a Woman on YouTube
Love YouTube videos? You should know this about the women who make them: “I love making YouTube videos. I love making content that makes you laugh or think or see the world differently. I hate that my job comes with a daily dose of harassment.” In this video, these women share about the sexist, racist, and body-shaming comments that regularly slam their work. (Trigger Warning)
Read More6 Things You Might Not Think Are Harassment, But Definitely Are
Many people have no idea what does and does not constitute harassment. Here’s the thing: in our society, men are taught to feel sexually entitled to women. So many men who approach women in public spaces feel they “should” respond positively to their overtures – and then get upset at them when they don’t. Here’s some concrete examples of how this shows up.
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