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26 Comments That Show Just How Misogynistic Men Can Get on YouTube
Have you ever had to deal with comments like these? They’re horrifying – but Marina Watanabe’s using the hashtag #YouTubeMisogyny to fight back, and her smart comebacks could help you deal, too.
Read MoreDoes Calling Out Sexual Entitlement Demonize Male Sexuality?
Sexual entitlement has become so normalized, that calling it out gets equated to attacking all men. But here’s why this isn’t the same as calling men pigs who are slaves to their sex drives.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Men Who Still Don’t Understand Street Harassment
Hello, fellow men. I get what you’re saying. You feel like it’s unfair of a woman to assume that your intention is malicious whenever you tell her that she’s beautiful. You weren’t trying to offend her. Harassment? No, that’s not what you meant at all. But just because you didn’t mean to doesn’t mean you’re not somewhere on the harassment spectrum.
Read MoreWhy Everyday Feminism Is For Everyone
Feminism fights for everyone’s freedom to pursue happiness. Feminism is for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or class.
Read MoreI Was Taught to Be Proud of My Tight Asian P*ssy – Here’s Why I Wish I Hadn’t Been
“Who gets to be a ‘real’ Asian woman?” You may know the stereotypes about the “tight” Asian vagina – and we need to talk about the appalling impact.
Read MoreWhy Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional (And 3 Ways to Practice It)
Those of us calling for an inclusive feminism aren’t the ones being “divisive.” But those of us refusing to acknowledge the need for intersectionality in feminism are.
Read More4 Things We’re Not Saying When We Say ‘Rape Culture’
“The Middle East is where the real rape culture is!” If you don’t believe in rape culture, you’re probably misinterpreting what it is – so here’s the truth you need to know.
Read MoreUnpacking the Public Bathroom Debate for Cis People: Why Bathroom Access Needs to Be Safe for People of All Genders
Can we all agree that bathroom access is a basic human right? This author unpacks the unfounded fears around making bathrooms safe for trans and gender non-conforming people.
Read MoreDealing with Female Rivalry in the Workplace
I have firsthand experience with feeling alienated and stereotyped. I have been intimidated in meetings and presentations. And I have also been the intimidator.The belief that there is only space for one woman at the top transcends industries. We must remember that the boardroom is not a throne. There is space around every boardroom table for us – many of us. We just have to barge in as a team.
Read More5 Hurtful Microaggressions I’ve Experienced as a Muslim in Feminist Spaces
Are any of these Islamophobic microaggressions familiar to you? Here are some of the subtle ways feminists have made this author feel unwelcome – and how they add up to a painful reality for Muslim feminists.
Read MoreThe Black Feminist’s Guide to the Racist Sh*t That Too Many White Feminists Say
Have you noticed the feminist movement’s race problem? You’re not being “divisive” or “too sensitive” if you have – here’s why.
Read MoreWhy We Must Honor the Trans Lives We’ve Lost Without Telling the Living They’re Doomed
Well-meaning allies are spreading the word about anti-trans violence. But have you thought about what it’s like to be a trans woman of color constantly seeing these stories?
Read MoreI Let Him Pay for Dinner – Am I a Bad Feminist?
What’s the difference between liking sexist chivalry and enjoying being treated kindly? You don’t have to turn in your feminist card, but here’s how to tell if it’s harmful or not.
Read MoreHere’s How We Can Center Queer & Trans Survivors In The #MeToo Movement
I pray that queer and trans survivors aren’t left behind — our voices deserve to be front and center in the movement as much any other survivor.
Read MoreOne Man’s Journey: How I Stopped Watching Porn for One Year and Why I’m Not Going Back
Fascinated by this world of unleashed sexual expression, the author of this article couldn’t get enough of it. He thought he’d outgrow his porn habit over time, but he never did. He didn’t know it then, but porn had become an addiction. He didn’t realize how much watching porn manipulated his mind, warping his sexuality, numbing hi feelings, and impacting his relationships with women. Read this personal narrative to find out how he overcame his addiction and got to a healthier place.
Read MoreCurvy Is the New Skinny, Thanks To Photoshop Phoniness
Known as “reverse retouching,” editors are now adding strategically, meticulously placed curves to create idealized hourglass figures on otherwise small, thin frames. We’re all for breaking out of the trap of thin ideals being used to sell EVERYTHING. But is Photoshopping to add “curves” a step in the right direction? Absolutely, undoubtedly, without question, NO. Here’s why.
Read MoreYellow Fever: Dating As an Asian Woman
I am proud to be an Asian woman and to look the way that I do. My issue with being an Asian woman and trying to date has less to do with my perception of myself, and everything to do with the way I am treated and perceived by men, specifically non-Asian men. Settling for being treated like nothing more than an exotic souvenir gets really old really fast.
Read MoreFeminism 101: A Crash Course in Vocabulary
There’s a whole lot of lingo in social justice circles these days – and if you don’t know all the vocab, you might feel out of the loop. Here’s Marina Watanabe with a handy guide to the basic terminology of feminism.
Read MoreFlipping the Script: 4 Reasons Fan Fiction Is a Feminist Pursuit
Although it’s often ridiculed and written off, fan fiction makes some serious progress when it comes to empowerment of marginalized people. It allows us to call out problematic media elements of the texts we love and subvert those narratives – leaving space to reclaim the stories. Read this piece to learn about how the world of fan fiction can be a feminist pursuit.
Read MoreEssential Things to Think About for the Best Possible First Date with a Trans Woman
Check out this super cute comic to make sure you’re not perpetuating any anti-trans patterns. And have a great date!
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