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9 Intersectional Parenting Tips for Parents with Privilege
“I want my kids to do better than me.” How can you pass on anti-oppressive values to your kids? With these tips, you can grow together every day.
Read MoreDear Latinx – Let’s Check Our Privilege
“But you’re a woman – and you’re a Latina! You’re not privileged.” Kat Lazo’s inviting fellow Latinxs to understand how privilege shows up in your life.
Read MoreHow Religion is Part of Intersectionality – This Sikh Social Justice Educator Says It All
Do you know how religion relates to race and intersectionality? Social justice educator Sonny Singh shares a perspective that we can all learn from.
Read MoreDo White-Passing People of Color Have Privilege?
Some people of color are perceived to be white – but does that mean they benefit from white privilege? It’s complicated, but Marina Watanabe’s got this answer covered.
Read MoreThis Insider’s View of Schizophrenia Proves That Neurotypical Privilege Exists
Have you ever heard a first-person account of schizophrenia? Get away from the media’s inaccurate portrayals with these tips on understanding schizophrenics, instead of mistreating them.
Read MoreColorism in the Black Community: Perspectives on Light-Skinned Privilege
We need to talk about colorism in the Black community. Our experiences of race and racism vary by our skin tones, and lighter skin, associated with whiteness, can give us privilege among our own folks. Here are examples of how society dehumanizes deeper shades and complicates our relationships. Read on to learn why we must address colorism to move forward and heal.
Read MoreWhite Privilege, Explained in One Simple Comic
Show the nay-sayers this succinct comic explaining what white privilege is — and what it isn’t.
Read MoreTrue Solidarity: Moving Past Privilege Guilt
There are many aspects of my identity that afford me privilege. I used to feel as if this meant I was a bad person, and I was trapped in shame. In time I came to realize that if privilege guilt prevents me from acting against oppression, then it is simply another tool of oppression. I had to find a way to move out of guilt if I wanted to make a difference.
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 MoreHomonormativity 101: What It Is and How It’s Hurting Our Movement
Who comes to your mind as the face of the Gay Rights Movement™? Here’s why we need to pay attention to why some people are more visible than others.
Read MoreThey Tell You ‘Education Is the Great Equalizer’ – Here Are 20 Reasons That’s a Lie
Do you think education is what it takes to make us all equal? That’s what many people say – but this will show you why that’s just a big, victim-blaming myth.
Read MoreIf Straight People Had to Come Out
It’s no secret that we live in a heteronormative society. Just look at the concept of coming out. Straight people’s sexuality is accepted as fact without question, whereas queer people are either assumed to be something they aren’t, or are forced to formally announce their identity at every turn. But what would it look like if our society was HOMOnormative?
Read More7 Reasons People Argue That Female Privilege Exists – And Why They’re Mistaken
Does female privilege exist? The short answer is no. But people cite chivalry, free drinks at the bar, and more to say that it does – and here’s what their arguments are missing.
Read MoreWhat Privilege Really Means (And Doesn’t Mean) – To Clear Up Your Doubts Once and For All
Ever felt upset when someone said you had privilege? That probably means you believe one of these myths. Let’s clear up what your privilege really means.
Read More4 Ways to Help Stop Hate Crimes Against People with Disabilities
“She doesn’t make a good witness.” I will never forget those words. This was one of the first instances that made me take a serious look at my privilege as an able-bodied person. It took seeing a survivor of a violent crime being told that she would never see justice because of her disability. This is a serious problem. So how can we work to solve it?
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Saying Anti-Queer Bigots Are Closeted Gay People
Have you ever said that someone biased against queer people was probably secretly gay? Find out why this as a dangerous line of thinking.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Problem with Mansplaining (And Other Forms of Privileged Explaining)
Learning the term mansplaining saved this author a lot of frustration. So let’s keep the conversation going about this subtle form of oppression.
Read MoreProof of the Outrageous Difference in Media Coverage of White Riots and Black Protests
Black protesters calling for justice vs white sports fans rioting – do you judge them differently? The media sure does, and this chilling Brave New Films video shows how – with a chance to do something about it.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Policing the Gender of Men Who Like ‘Feminine’ Things
Jaden Smith sometimes wears so-called “women’s clothing” – and the people criticizing him for it have gender all wrong. Here’s Kat Blaque with an explanation that will help you get it right.
Read More6 Questions to Ask If You Have More Privilege Than Your Partner
Can you relate more to this author or her partner? If your partner has a marginalized identity you don’t share, these questions may help you be supportive.
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