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Our society, and in particular our media, often make Asian-American men out to be “not manly enough” and “too feminine” – by virtue of their race. This is not just racist but also patriarchal. But the thing is, Asian-American men are — believe it or not — like other human beings. They’re diverse and complex. So let’s uncover some of the most common lies.

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We have a hard time envisioning a woman who isn’t driven by romantic aspirations. You need go no further than any grocery store magazine aisle to be bombarded with quizzes, horoscopes, and advice on love. And we really need society to catch up and stop asking single women annoying questions. But until that glorious day, here are seven snarky responses to try.

In this beautifully written piece, a young biracial woman sets out to write a letter to her father – a white father to a black daughter. And her heartfelt words are what every white parent of children of color should hear: that race matters, that accountability matters, and that it’s up to you to make sure that you are a part of your child’s understanding of race.

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Do you have concerns about today’s hookup culture? The problem is not the act of casual sex – it’s the sexism in how people tend to practice it. So here are ways to make our hookups less sexist and more empowering.

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It be really hard to know how to support a friend after sexual assault. So here’s some help – phrases you might want to offer for comfort, that can actually end up causing harm. Do you have any to add to the list?

Have you come across the idea that all women are bisexual? This close look at the source and impact of that idea shows why we need to reject it.

It’s a scary time to be an undocumented immigrant in the US. These affirmations can help you transform your fear into powerful resistance.

The trans community needs official institutions tasked with protecting our rights as individuals, especially from those that wish to marginalize us from our jobs and careers.

Even if you know how cultural appropriation adds to racism, you might still be wondering how to make sure you don’t appropriate someone else’s culture. These questions can keep you from making a hurtful mistake.

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Hopefully you’ll have more time to prepare for this conversation than this author’s metamour did! And you’ll probably need answers for these tough questions.

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The “Sassy Black Woman,” the conversations about Rihanna’s BBHMM – what does it all mean for Black women? If you recognize your behavior in any of this author’s examples, keep reading to learn how to make a change.

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It’s so cool to have hard data that shows what diversity can do. These results are incredible.

What’s the connection between Asian American communities and anti-black racism – and what can you do about it? Here are some important answers.

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Did you hear what a writer just did after he decided white men aren’t getting published enough? This is absurd. Here’s the info on how white this industry really is – and what you can do to change it.

Is your space only for binary women, or for more gender identities? This info will help you avoid exclusive language when you’re trying to be inclusive.

Do you know how unions relate to the feminist issues you care about? Here’s what every feminist should know about unions and labor rights.

You may be surprised by the disturbing barriers people face when they’re both trans and mentally ill. But we have to face what’s happening.

These narratives from mainstream environmentalism might sound good – but you probably don’t realize that they’re doing more harm than good. This shows what we need instead.

How do you know if a psychiatrist is right for you? It’s an important question, and this author’s empowering experience can help you figure it out.

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She’s back to talk about thin privilege again. This time, she’s filling in what’s missing about how body shaming against anyone is wrong – and where the shame really comes from.