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6 Common Ways People Dismiss Feminism – And How To Hold Your Ground When They Do
“#6: Building straw women.” We’re all for friendly debate, but some debaters aren’t trying to engage with your position – they’re trying to dismiss it. Here are some common cheap tricks, and how to deal.
Read More12 Signs Your Date Is Sexist – Because ‘You’re Not Like Most Girls’ Is Not A Compliment
How do you look out for sexism when you’re dating? It can be hard to spot, so here are some subtle cues that may warn you to reconsider a next date with the person showing these signs.
Read More5 Hidden Consequences of Men Mansplaining in Sports
These examples of mansplaining in sports are cringeworthy. But do you know the real impact this condescending habit is having?
Read MoreWhat the Workplace Would Be Like If Men Were Treated Like Women
It’s no exaggeration when we say that society devalues femininity and so-called “women’s roles” in a damaging way – and this really drives that point home.
Read MoreHow Queer Relationships Can Get Stuck in Harmful Gender Norms (And Why We Really Need to Get Unstuck)
The butch/femme binary can come in small boxes of how we’re “supposed” to be. Here’s some of the damage those boxes can bring – is any of it familiar to you?
Read MoreSo You Want to Be a Male Feminist? Here Are 11 Simple Rules to Follow
Dear cis men, there’s plenty of room for you in the feminist movement. But first, you must remember that feminism was created to address the unique oppression that women have historically faced, while acknowledging how overwhelmingly present that oppression still is and the many ways in which you benefit from it. Check out this article for more ally protocols.
Read MoreOn ‘Choice’ Feminism and Internalized Misogyny: Why We Participate in Patriarchal Oppression
Have you ever done something that contributed to patriarchal oppression, even after finding feminism? Ever criticized a woman for her looks, or shaved your body hair? I know I have. We all can be complicit in our own oppression. It’s not always other people or other genders that are responsible for sexism. Sometimes, it’s actually you. Hear me out.
Read More8 Warning Signs Your Partner is Actually Really Sexist
You might be used to encountering sexism on a daily basis without really noticing – but if these sound familiar for your relationship, you deserve to have something done about it.
Read MoreWhen White Feminists Respond to Anti-Racism Like Men Respond to Feminism
“I don’t see color,” “All lives matter,” “Why do you have to make it about race?” Some of the responses we get to anti-racism sound awfully familiar – have you noticed these parallels?
Read MoreWhen Female Politicians Become Victims of Their Own Fashion
There is something else lurking below the surface that is making things even tougher for women to get – and stay – elected. And it’s hiding behind a friendly grin: that casual comment about the outfit she’s wearing or that mention of her hairstyle. Simply put: Discuss a female candidate’s appearance in the media, and you steal some of her political credibility.
Read MoreIs It Your Responsibility to Educate a Person You’re Dating On Race and Racism?
Ever had a partner who just didn’t “get it” when the topic of race comes up? Here are some common scenarios you might come across – and how to deal.
Read More5 Awesome Ways Feminism Is Good for Your Mental Health
Your feminism can help the movement – but what about your mental wellbeing? Here’s some encouraging research on how feminism can boost your mental health.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About the Reality of the “Men’s Rights” Argument
What’s up with men’s rights advocates? Maybe you’ve read their commentary, and maybe you’ve wanted them to shut the hell up about so-called “men’s oppression.” But is there any truth to what they’re saying? What are their worries, and who are the true champions of gender equality? Let’s get into the concerns, the myths, and the real story behind men’s rights.
Read MoreWhy Reverse Oppression Simply Cannot Exist (No Matter What Merriam-Webster Says)
Want to know why reverse oppression can’t exist? You’ll have to get out of the dictionary and into understanding the nuances of people’s lived experiences. Here’s what you need to know about oppression: what it is, what it isn’t, and what makes it a special problem. The very nature of oppression won’t allow reverse oppression to exist. Read on to learn why.
Read MoreTalking Back: Street Harassment Is Not A Compliment!
After a montage of male and female public figures arguing that sexism is obsolete, that catcalling is essentially compliments, and that sexual harassment is just “boys being boys,” Jessica Williams, from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, uses humor and sarcasm to illustrate the pervasive, invasive, and terrifying nature of street harassment and sexism in society.
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If Men Were Treated Like Women in Hollywood?
What if people in Hollywood treated men like they treat women? Some objectification, entitlement, and more come out in this funny take.
Read MoreWhy Your ‘Not All Men’ Argument Is Just Sexist Hypocrisy
What’s the real reason why these dudes can’t handle a conversation about sexism without saying “not all men?” This comic nails it.
Read MoreWhy I Can’t Get on Board with ‘Embracing Differences Between Men and Women’ for Feminism
How does essentialist feminism hurt women and feminist causes? Why liberating women by embracing a “true nature” isn’t liberating at all.
Read More4 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Thinking of Skinny-Shaming as ‘Reverse Discrimination’
There are the people who say that “skinny-shaming is the same as fat-shaming.” That might seem like a fair conclusion, but here’s why it just isn’t true.
Read MoreKyriarchy 101: We’re Not Just Fighting the Patriarchy Anymore
We need a word to describe the complex social order that keeps these intersecting oppressions in place. Kyriarchy is an excellent word for this concept.
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