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Hookup culture. Everybody’s doing it. But maybe let’s take a step back and think about how – and who – this upward trend in casual sex is affecting: Is it healthy? Is it fostering equality? Is it beneficial for all? Or does it continue to uphold patriarchal memes?

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When a behavior feels like second nature, it’s hard to imagine that it could be learned. But here are some of the many facts that challenge the idea of biological gender roles.

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What do you know about womanism? This fascinating account shows why it’s necessary for equality.

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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.

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“I don’t hate men. I shave my legs. So I’m not a feminist.” Ugh, can we spread this list far and wide so people will stop saying that already?

Have you ever had trouble finding the group within feminism that feels right for you? Most of us have multi-faceted identities, so as one uniform movement western feminism leaves many of us out. It’s time to learn about transnational feminism – what it is and what we can accomplish with it. Find out why we have to think globally to end systemic oppression.

Do you know who’s most likely to be diagnosed with depression, depending on gender? Celia Edell explores mental health diagnosis across genders.

While there are many glaring examples of rape culture, there’s also a covert nature to rape culture that often goes unnoticed. We must also look beyond the overt ways in which rape apologia exists and recognize exactly how it sneaks into our everyday life. So let’s look at some pervasive and normalized parts of society that contribute to it and what you can do about it in your life.

“Men like something to hang onto.” These messages seem positive – but find out why they’re not as great as they seem.

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Magazines have declared that pubic hair is “back.” But do you know where messages about your pubic hair really started – and how they affect you today?

Most people believe feminists are angry, man-hating, hairy butch lesbians. But it’s just the conservatives telling lies so you don’t take a stand against sexism. Learn the truth here.

Can you imagine being in her brother’s position at work? Men of color are literally being killed because of these stereotypes.

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Does your feminism include domestic workers? This infuriating info on what domestic workers are going through will show you why it should – with some ideas for you to help make these issue a priority.

You might have come across the term “White Feminism” recently – like in discussions about Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift’s Twitter exchange. This short breakdown shows why we need to address this problem for a stronger feminist movement.

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Have you noticed femmephobia in your life? Here’s what it is and how it shows up in LGBTQIA+ communities – and why we must put a stop to the devastating results for everyone involved.

There exists a prevailing sense that feminism is a (straight, cis, middle class) white woman’s game. As such, another fairly common notion is that black folk don’t do feminism. Check out the perspective from dozens of black feminists about the truth (or lack thereof) behind this notion, its implications, and its effect on the movement within black communities.

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.

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.

How can you build a healthier masculinity for the new year? Challenging these damaging parts of the toxic masculinity status quo is a good start.

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Straight from the mouth of a guy who gets it. People still try to deny the existence of male privilege, but these examples show that it’s very real – and quite influential.