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But What About the Irish Slaves?
Why don’t we include Irish and other white cultures in discussions of race in the US? You might bring this up to argue that white people experience racism, too – but here’s Kat Blaque on what you’re missing.
Read MoreThe Ladies to Look Up to in Television and Why Their Representations Matter
I remember when my parents subscribed to cable television. I began to realize where I, as a young woman, received value. While I wasn’t consciously critiquing TV as a tween, I was absorbing their messages, and the message was primarily that women are objects. And don’t get me started on diversity! But today I’m not here just to critique. I’m here to celebrate.
Read More3 Reasons We Need to Be Critical of Sex Positivity in Queer Spaces
Is your queer community super sex-positive? That may not always be a good thing – check this out for some important reasons why.
Read MoreWhat is Normal? Addressing Violence with Young People
Generational violence is a huge normalizing factor, and challenging a youth’s parents, or at least their teachings, can be very difficult for some kids. Do I think we need to back off? No. Do I think we need to dumb it down? No. Do we need to acknowledge that violence is a foundational part of the lives of many young people? Absolutely. So how can you be a translator?
Read MoreMy Blackness Is Not the Problem, America’s Rampant White Supremacy Is
Have you ever been a token? Outnumbered, you might have heard things like “I don’t see you as Black.” Such so-called “compliments” are based on the delusion that whiteness and other dominant characteristics are “normal.” For people of color, there’s no winning in this othering game, so here’s a new way of thinking to dismantle internalized bigotry instead.
Read MoreMy Body is Not an Achievement or a Work in Progress
The beauty ideal has changed over time, but the idea that there is only one way to have a beautiful body has not. The current one necessitates thinness. Until we’ve accomplished thinness, we are works in progress, and that there is no excuse for not participating in this. It’s not about policing how we look, they tell us. It’s for our health, for our own good! As if.
Read MoreThe Temporary Protected Status Program is Under Threat and So Are Thousands of Immigrants — Here’s How You Can Save Them
Sudden deportation means willingly turning these immigrants’ lives into chaos.
Read MoreAn Answer to ‘Why Is She Dating a Masculine Woman Instead of Just Dating a Guy?’
Maybe you’ve heard it, been asked it, or wondered about it yourself: Why do queer women and lesbians date masculine-presenting women instead of just dating a dude? Here’s an answer.
Read More3 Things That Must Happen with the End of Private Prisons
The recent announcement of an end to federal private prisons is a step in the right direction – but it won’t make much of a difference without these additional changes.
Read More9 Fantastic Ways to Be a Practicing Feminist with Your Partner
What does feminism look like in a relationship? Try these great tips to foster a healthy, supportive partnership.
Read MoreCan Asian-Americans Appropriate Their Own Culture?
Sometimes, reclaiming culture can also mean self-stereotyping. And doing so can further perpetuate narrow and harmful conceptions of who we are.
Read More9 Ways the Media Can Stop Shutting Out Trans Voices
So many cis-LGBQ+ media sources claim to be advocates of trans inclusiveness. But by even refusing to acknowledge a trans person’s chosen name in how they report on them, they become gatekeepers and enforcers hegemonic patriarchy. So here are nine ways for the media to keep in mind when doing stories on trans folks.
Read More5 Microaggressions Muslim Women Face In Feminist Circles And How To Address Them
The idea of a space where justice is a priority is amazing. So, when Muslim women like myself enter feminist or social justice-oriented spaces, it is often our hope that these spaces will be amazing. But does it actually pan out that way? I, for one, have had difficulty finding spaces where I’m not forced…
Read MoreHere’s What Happened When Teens Talked to This Degrassi Star About Feminism
Degrassi’s Adamo Ruggiero visits his old high school for an awesome conversation that makes grateful for today’s young feminists.
Read More6 Ways to Talk About STIs (Without Being a Jerk)
STI shaming tends to go unchecked – but this author has some good reasons why this form of body shaming is not okay. So here are some suggestions from firsthand experience on how we can stop perpetuating awful stereotypes.
Read MoreI’ll Get Married When (And If) I Want To: 6 Reasons to Stop Asking Women When They’re Tying the Knot
Can I kindly ask that you stop asking me when I’m getting married? It’s more than just annoying – asking a woman when she’s settling down actually perpetuates some pretty messed up messages we get from society. Here are six reasons to ditch that question and stop pushing people into the predetermined life path we (or society) deem fit for them.
Read MoreWhere Are the Asian American Mental Health Stories?
“I’m tired of hiding.” This moving perspective and info shows why stories about Asian Americans and mental health are urgently needed.
Read MoreA Reality Check for Your Typical ‘White Men Aren’t the Enemy’ Objection
If you’re a white guy who’s ever frustrated enough to say “not all men,” this info on what you’re missing about identity is written just for you.
Read More5 Reasons Everyone Can Help End Intimate Partner Violence By Learning About Abuse
If you don’t think intimate partner violence has anything to do with your life, think again. Here’s why everyone – including you – needs to know about abuse.
Read MoreThe Truth About Father Bias in Family Courts
Patriarchy affects how custody battles are eventually ruled – and not because the court is particularly in favor of women. It’s true that mothers are more likely to receive custody of their children in a divorce. But the source of the bias is not in the courts – it’s in the marriage. So if we want to change the role of fathers in divorce, we must first address the roles of fathers in the home.
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