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Native Americans Review Culturally Appropriated Music Festival Fashion
With Coachella just passed and more festivals on the way, it’s time to talk about “Native-inspired” music festival fashion. These perspectives will make you think twice before reaching for the fake headdress.
Read MoreMore Than a Theory, More Than a Trend: Making Your White Anti-Racism a Lifestyle Commitment
If your white anti-racism allyship is more about talking the talk than walking the walk, then people of color need you to reevaluate and come back when your anti-racism is a lifestyle commitment. Learn how.
Read MoreWhat I Told My White Friend When He Asked For My Black Opinion On White Privilege
Ever wondered “Where did this all come from?” when people of color talk about white privilege? This author’s friend asked – and her answer puts it all in perspective.
Read MoreWhat You’re Really Doing By Dismissing US Feminism for ‘Real’ Issues
“What about sexism in Muslim countries?” Let’s talk about what derailing “first world” feminism for “more important issues” really means – this comic tells it like it is.
Read MoreHow To (Respectfully) Date A Fat Girl
Sometimes I get asked, ‘How do I approach a fat girl?’ Just like ANY other woman! We’re real people with real personalities and feelings, like anyone else – except as fat women, we spend a lot of our lives being treated differently, usually not in a good way. This includes when people try to date us. So here are some tips to help you respectfully approach and date larger women.
Read More6 Strategies for Setting Boundaries with Your Therapist
Setting boundaries with anyone can be hard. But boundaries are necessary for any relationship, and your relationship with your therapist is no exception. These tips will help.
Read MoreWomen Deserve Better
It is the goal of many conservative groups to shut down access to safe abortions, and some of them have the gall to promote these efforts with the slogan “Women deserve better.” Watch renowned slam poet Sonya Renee expose the unbelievable hypocrisy of these organizations and explain what exactly women deserve: choice.
Read MoreGender and Sexuality Labels Are Complicated – And Here’s Why They’re Still Valid
Do you ever feel like we should just get rid of labels for gender and sexuality? It’s true that identity is complicated – but Kelly Kitgawa’s breaking down why labels are still worth keeping around.
Read MoreShit Straight Girls Say to Gay Guys
Last time we checked, liking men does not automatically make someone a woman. And yet, you’ve probably heard a straight woman tell a gay man, “I love how you’re basically one of the girls.” And the microaggressions don’t end there! Check out this hilarious video by Nicola Foti compiling some of the most ridiculous things straight women say to gay men.
Read MoreHow Can You Be a Feminist If…?
“How can you be a feminist if you shave your legs?” “How can you be a feminist if you date men?” “How can you be a feminist and wear dresses?” If you’ve ever claimed the title of “feminist,” chances are that you’ve had that identity challenged based on some tired old stereotypes. Check out this video debunking some common misconceptions about feminists.
Read MoreIntersex Awareness
Did you know that biological sex is not a binary? As many as 4% of the population are predicted to be intersex — born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit neatly into the definitions of male and female. Check out this week’s video headline for an introduction into the reality of intersex conditions and how to respect intersex individuals.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Intersex? 4 People Generously Let You Know
Turns out there’s a lot most folks don’t know – and our misunderstandings cause a lot of harm. Are you surprised by any of this info?
Read MoreWhy Affirming the Beauty of Blackness Is Not Same as Putting White People Down
“I don’t want people to look at me as just another oppressor.” It’s not about putting people down – so here’s how to show solidarity and honor your own struggles, too.
Read More10 Responses to the Phrase ‘Man Up’
It’s the favorite advice of patriarchal misogynists everywhere: “Man up.” (See also: “Grow a pair,” “Be a man,” and “Stop acting like a girl.”) This phrase presents a view of masculinity that is oppressive to not just women and gender non-conforming people, but to men as well. Check out Guante’s kick*ss poem with ten ways to respond to this so-called “advice.”
Read More6 Actual Facts About What It Means to Be Asexual
Myths and misconceptions about asexuality are way too common. Do any of these facts change what you thought about what being asexual means?
Read More5 Ways Straight Women Can Be Better Allies to Queer Women
Are you a straight woman who’s friends with queer women? Then you might have made some of these mistakes that can hurt your friends, even without meaning to. These ideas can help you be more supportive.
Read MoreHow Rape Culture and Racism Combine to Hurt Asian Women
You might dismiss these examples of Asian women fetishes as harmless – or even as compliments. But here’s what’s really going on with these stereotypes.
Read More9 Ways Intersex Youth Want You to Support Them
As a society, we’re hooked on the idea of sex as a binary thing – and that hurts intersex people, especially youth! Learn from intersex youth about the best ways you can support them.
Read More5 Reasons We Need to Ditch the Idea of ‘The Friendzone’ for Good
You can probably think of a few issues with the “friendzone” concept. But these common myths about sex and relationships show what we’re really dealing with in a society that’s come up with this idea.
Read MoreGay Men’s Sexism and Women’s Bodies
Some believe that since gay men do not want to be sexually intimate with women, our uninvited touching and groping is benign. In a culture that doesn’t see gay men as “men”, our sexist acts are instead read as “diva worship” or “celebrating women” even when they are acts of objectification, assault, and dehumanization. We must question these assumptions in ourselves and in our communities.
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