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The entire world convinced me over the years that my vagina was gross, dirty, and ugly. That shit stays with you. But that’s the thing about self-image and cultivating positive, awesome body-love – you have to work at it. So if you find yourself in the position of hating your vagina or if you know a young person who might, here are some suggestions to get you started on loving it instead.

The cushion that is fiction can lead writers to support their stories with the argument that it’s a made-up reality, that is, that it’s just a movie, just a TV show, just a book. But it’s never “just.”

Ever thought about the benefits that come with being perceived as physically average? This will put it in perspective.

#1: “The ‘jailbait’ teenage girl.” You’ve probably encountered these types of teenage girls in the media – but have you thought about what they say about our society?

“What’s the big deal” about the anti-Native racism in fiction like JK Rowling’s “History of Magic in North America?” Find out where she’s gone wrong – and why it really matters.

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Non-binary kids are kids who feel that they are multiple genders, none, or some mixture thereof. As a former non-binary kid myself, this author has some thoughts about how best to parent non-binary kids. Because knowledge is power – and knowing how to wade through your child’s non-binary identity can help you be a better parent and your child be their authentic self!

The Force Awakens is the most anticipated movie of 2015, and it’s essential that we make sure the next Star Wars installment gets it right. While racists have made their displeasure about the #blackstormtrooper known, we’re gearing up for the film with these six issues to correct. Use this list to call for a more inclusive galaxy, not a more racist, misogynistic one.

Who comes to your mind as the face of the Gay Rights Movement™? Here’s why we need to pay attention to why some people are more visible than others.

Looking for solid evidence of how systemic racism targets people of color? You can’t deny the problem once you’ve read these statistics.

Latinx identity in the US is complex. But it’s clear that white supremacy has an influence – and here are some of the ways that might benefit you if you’re perceived as white.

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The bindi, the sari, henna – if you want to appreciate these South Asian accessories, you need to know how to do it without causing harm. This guide tells you what these accessories really mean, and when it’s acceptable to wear them.

While mainstream media perpetually assaults us with oppressive stereotypes (if there is any representation of us at all), marginalized people are taking the online world by storm. This specific photographic project “captures the incredible diversity and uniqueness among the LGBTQ youth population,” providing them with a space to share their stories. Check it out!

The inevitable injustice that accompanies privilege is exacerbated when the privileged don’t acknowledge that they have more social access than others AND that said access comes at the expense of another groups’s well-being. Check out this graphic representation of how one teacher taught the class how to examine their privilege — and how it affects others.

The problem of youth homelessness is not often addressed. And when the media does bring attention to it, the discussion is often clouded by victim-blaming, misinformation, and an unfair representation of the situation. So let’s set the record straight with these five important facts about the real lives of the homeless youth population in the United States.

Despite progress made in marriage equality and representation, the truth is that the violence against queer people is still a rampant problem. After reading about a soldier who was burned to death for being gay, Andrea Gibson wrote one of her most powerful spoken word poems from the perspective of the victims of these horrific hate crimes.

There must be a relationship between what the average voter wants and what they get – right? This graph will make you question whether the US really operates as a democracy.

This Friday (and every Friday) we’re pulling together a Weekly Feminist Round-Up, a collection of the top sociopolitical news stories and creative justice-focused content from around the globe that you may have missed this week.

The burdens of climate change disproportionately impact women from low-income communities, particularly in the Global South and Indigenous communities.

Should we be treating mental illness more like we treat physical illness? This is said to address mental health stigma, but here’s why it’s not helping.

Ever thought about how many people’s jobs depend on the pressure to get married? The wedding industry may seem harmless, but it’s feeding us some toxic ideas.