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How Identity Is More Complicated Than Society Thinks It Is
General society would have us believe that gender (and sexuality, and romantic attraction, and countless other identifiers) exist within a binary system. But the reality is that identity is much more complicated than that. And the concept of multidimensional spectra can be overwhelming. Check out this video for an introduction into the spectra of identity!
Read More8 Ways to Reconnect with Your Sexuality After Pregnancy
As a new parent, you might need some support adjusting to changes in your sex life. Try these strategies to navigate these changes in a healthy way.
Read More13 Myths And Misconceptions About Trans Women
Almost all of these myths stem from the assumption that trans women are really men, and considering us through a male frame of reference. So if there is one myth to debunk from which all others would perish, it’s the notion that our gender is not legitimate. We are women. But if you need further explanation, let me break it down for you with these 13 myths.
Read More5 Reasons to Stop Saying That Women Are ‘Complicated’
Are women really too complicated? It’s a common idea, but consider what you’re really saying, and you’ll realize the truth about “complication” and gender.
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 MoreBeyond GamerGate: The Fight For Equal Opportunity Gaming
Character assassination, stalking, rape and death threats — all directed at women in the video game industry. Where is this deep hatred coming from? Who does it affect? And what can be done about it? These are questions that deserve answers. Instead of ignoring the problem, as it has been ignored before, we have a duty to investigate this war on women in gaming.
Read More4 Ways Society Exotifies Trans Women of Color – And How You Could Treat Us Better
From fetishizers to feminists, there are many people who participate in these ways of exotifying trans women of color. Here’s a firsthand account of the impact – with ideas on how to help end this harmful dehumanization.
Read More4 Tired Tropes That Perfectly Explain What Misogynoir Is – And How You Can Stop It
The “Sassy Black Woman,” the conversations about Rihanna’s BBHMM – what does it all mean for Black women? If you recognize your behavior in any of this author’s examples, keep reading to learn how to make a change.
Read More8 Lies We Need to Stop Spreading About Teenage Motherhood
The predominant message sent to young mothers and pregnant teens in the media, by politicians, and from teachers at schools is that they are promiscuous, tarnished goods who are bringing “problem children” into the world. But that simply isn’t true. Here are just a few of the lies we need to stop telling about teen pregnancy and young motherhood in the U.S.
Read MoreDiversity or Inclusion – Do You Know Which One to Strive For?
There’s lots of talk about diversity as something to strive for – but what if we focused more on inclusion? Here’s the difference, and why it matters.
Read MoreTeen Dating Violence: To Find a Solution, First We Need to See the Problem
One-in-three adolescents in the United States is a victim of abuse at the hands of an intimate partner. This isn’t just kids being kids. This is people who are coming of age accepting abuse as normal, paving the way for a lifetime of danger. But before we can see a change, we need to see a problem. And because teen dating violence has been so normalized, we really need to start at the basics.
Read More3 Alarming Trends in Our Current Political Conversations
#1: “Hate has been given a safe space.” Pay attention to these as we talk about the elections – what do they say about us?
Read More9 Tactics of Abuse That You Can Find in Trump’s Sexual Assault Video
It’s not just harmless “locker room talk” – naming the abusive tactics behind Trump’s words is chilling, but so important for facing the reality of abuse.
Read MoreThe Important Black Lives Matter Letter for Asian Americans to Share With Family
If you’re Asian American and looking for ways to talk to your family members about police brutality and anti-black racism, this letter can help.
Read More2 Ways the Institution of Education Negatively Impacts Undocumented Students (And What We Can Do to Improve It)
When we talk about immigration reform, too many of us forget about the undocumented students who suffer. And the results are heartbreaking.
Read MoreWhy We Need Gender Neutral Language for Abortion Access
Do you think only women need access to abortions and reproductive healthcare? That assumption hurts trans and non-binary people – Jack Qu’emi shares how.
Read More5 Ways ‘Asian Woman Fetishes’ Put Asian Women in Serious Danger
If you’ve ever wondered what the “big deal” is about racist fetishes, this horrifying information about the objectification of East Asian women will show you exactly why they’re a problem.
Read More160+ Examples of Male Privilege in All Areas of Life
How do we know male privilege is real? These everyday examples of gender inequality are a start. By naming these, we can start working to free ourselves and others from the impact.
Read MoreThink Bisexual People Have Straight Passing Privilege? Here’s Why You’re Mistaken
Do bisexual people have “passing privilege” if they’re perceived as straight? You might think so, but this comic shows why that’s a harmful assumption to make.
Read MoreThis Trans Man Shared His Touching Coming Out Story – And Dropped Some Vital Knowledge
Our favorite moment was his boss’ surprising response. Everyone should have an attitude like his!
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