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3 Questions We Ask Ourselves When Internalized Misogyny Warps Our Point of View
“Am I smart enough for this?” Even if you’re a woman, you might hold harmful ideas about what being a woman means. These ideas for what to ask yourself instead from Celia Edell can help.
Read MoreHere’s What Sexism in Higher Ed Looks Like – And Why It’s a Problem
What does it mean for the rest of us if academia is a white, wealthy boys’ club? Celia Edell explains how sexism shows up – can you relate to any of these issues?
Read MoreAre We Letting One Big Group of Men Off the Hook for Misogyny?
Have you ever been treated like Kat Blaque describes?
Read More4 MRA Arguments That Actually Have a Point – And Where They Go Wrong
WAIT – if MRAs are so anti-feminist, then how can we agree with their points? Here’s where men’s rights activists are on the right track – and what they’re missing.
Read MoreDoes Your Daughter Know It’s Okay to Be Angry?
Girls learn really early on that it’s not okay to be angry – and the damaging impact should really piss you off.
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 MoreWhy Is It So Hard To Be a Good Man?
Ever feel like trying to be a good man is almost impossible? It might not be as complicated as you think.
Read More4 Ways Our Socially Accepted Beauty Ideals Are Racist
“We should be able to feel our own beauty on our own terms.” Let’s unpack how our beauty norms reinforce racism – so we can heal from the impact.
Read More4 Enlightening Truths About Our ‘Bikini Body’ Obsession That Nobody Talks About
If you’re anything like us, you’re fed up with sexist, fat-shaming “beach body” ads. But we need to talk about this, too: What does the “beach body” concept really say about us?
Read MoreWhy Commenting On Celebrity Fashion Is F*cked Up
When an actress steps onto the red carpet, the first question she’s asked is “Who are you wearing?” Why is she reduced to how she looks, and not the achievements that brought her there? Sooner or later, these narrow standards of beauty and value hurt us all. Here’s what you need to know about how, and what you can do to bring this machine to a screeching halt.
Read MoreIs ‘Bitch’ an Example of Internalized Sexism?
Some detrimental cultural ideals run so deep that no one even questions whether they might operate as support beams of status quo oppression. Let’s take the word “bitch” for example. As an exercise in identifying some potentially hibernating connotations that can perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes, here are a few common uses of the word “bitch” and their problematic subtexts.
Read More3 Compelling Truths About Feminism That All Black Men Should Consider
As the Black community continues to fight against anti-Black violence, legislation, and other forms of racist oppression, we must also learn how to be better allies and support systems to each other. This article asks the community to consider feminism as a tool to unite Black people across gender and heal the patriarchal remnants of slavery and white supremacy.
Read MoreCan Men Be Feminists? And 9 Other FAQs We Often Get from Men
What questions do you have about men and feminism? Do these insights answer them?
Read MoreHelp – I’m a Feminist and I Have All These Sexist Thoughts!
Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? We’re guilty of a lot of them, too – and we’re really glad for these smart insights on them.
Read MoreWhy Love Is Important to Feminist Work (And 3 Ways to Practice It)
Our outrage is missing something. What happens after we spread it through social media, then move on to the next outrage? Anger against injustice comes from a good place, but it can often overshadow one of the core missions of social justice work: to support marginalized people. Here’s how to bring love into your feminist work and care for those who are otherwise denied love.
Read MoreBi Erasure in the Polyamorous Community Totally Happens – Here’s How
Do you believe any of the stereotypes about people who are bisexual and polyamorous? They’re far too common – and if you’re in a polyamorous community, here’s how you can help do something about it.
Read More7 Tired Phrases That Marginalize Trans People – And What to Use Instead
Do you want show transgender people respect, but don’t know the practicalities of how? Learn what common phrases are hurtful and get ideas for words to use instead.
Read MorePatricia Arquette’s Heart Is In the Right Place and We Still Need To Call Her In
You probably know the internet’s blowing up about Patricia Arquette. She spoke up at the Oscars about a really important issue – wage equality. So why all the criticism? Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on with her and other celebrities who speak up on sociopolitical issues – what she did right, where she went wrong, and why we should call her in.
Read More8 Myths About Vaginal Orgasms That Persist Even in Feminist Circles
“5. Vaginal orgasms are more difficult to achieve.” Lately, feminists have been debunking certain myths about vaginal orgasms – but are you still holding on to any of these persistent misconceptions?
Read More10 Reasons Why Colonialism Strengthened Rape Culture In Latinx Communities
Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Violence Against Women In order to heal our communities from sexual violence, we have to understand its origins. For the past three years, I have worked as a Crisis Counselor-Advocate at a rape and domestic violence agency in Los Angeles. In my time as an advocate, I have worked one…
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