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10 Types of Misogynist Men We All Need to Know About – And Then Call Out!
So you know the basics of how male privilege shows up – but do you know these subtler examples that are harder to identify? Addressing these can make a big difference beyond standing up to blatant sexism.
Read MoreYou’re Not Too ‘Tight’ for Penetrative Sex – Society Has Just Convinced You of These 5 Bullsh*t Lies
If you’ve ever wondered about this, here’s a real answer – without the sexist myths. (Spoiler alert: You’re going to be fine.)
Read MoreWhy Discrimination Against Men is Nowhere Near as Bad as Sexism
Think it’s ridiculous to say you can’t be sexist against men? This info will make you think again.
Read MoreWant to Better Support LGBTQIA+ and Male Survivors of IPV? Here’s Why We Need More (Not Less!) Gender Analysis
Think a gender-less approach to IPV work is best? Think again. That actually hurts survivors. Here’s how.
Read More5 Awesome Ways Feminism Is Good for Your Mental Health
Your feminism can help the movement – but what about your mental wellbeing? Here’s some encouraging research on how feminism can boost your mental health.
Read More4 Insecure Thoughts I Have During Sex Thanks to Internalized Sexism
#1: “How do I look?” These thoughts are pretty common during sex – but have you considered how misogyny might be the source? Here’s how to deal.
Read MoreMy Makeup Isn’t Inherently Anti-Feminist – But Your Body Policing Is
“How can you wear makeup and still be feminist?” If you’ve asked this question, you might be actually be the one with some anti-feminist views – so let’s clear this up.
Read More4 Ways to Celebrate Columbus Day (Without Celebrating Columbus Day)
Primary schools across the country continue to celebrate someone who would be considered a terrorist in modern times. Here are 4 ways we can do better than Columbus Day.
Read MoreHow Identity Is More Complicated Than Society Thinks It Is
General society would have us believe that gender (and sexuality, and romantic attraction, and countless other identifiers) exist within a binary system. But the reality is that identity is much more complicated than that. And the concept of multidimensional spectra can be overwhelming. Check out this video for an introduction into the spectra of identity!
Read MoreFighting the Misconceptions of Being a Sorority Sister
I know the media depiction of sororities is less than favorable. If those movies and television shows were my sole source of information, I probably wouldn’t know any better either. And while I would like to say that the stereotypes they create don’t exist, I would be lying. Stereotypes derive from somewhere. But my problem has been dealing with the burden they place on those who don’t fit them.
Read MoreCat Calling: The Difference Between How Perpetrators Versus Targeted People Experience It
In this humorous video, W. Kamau Bell juxtaposes the perspectives of people who experience cat-calling with those who perpetuate it. The victimizers argue that it is a compliment and makes the people they harm feel better about themselves. Those who are victimized tell a completely different story — one of frustration, exhaustion, violation, and terror.
Read More4 Things to Consider When Being Critical of Religion
Yes, we need to talk about the impact religion has on our culture and ideas of gender, even if that means we have to touch a touchy subject. But because religion is so intertwined with culture and ethnic identity, any and all open criticism of religion needs to be handled with care. Here are four things to keep in mind when being critical of religion.
Read MoreHow Rolling Stone’s Irresponsibility Hurts Rape Survivors
(Trigger warning: rape). Rolling Stone’s recent retraction of a story about campus rape was a disaster, and not for reasons you might think. Rape survivors already face way too many barriers when it comes to getting help, including the risk that they they won’t be believed. Check out this video for insight on why Rolling Stone’s handling of the situation just makes those barriers worse.
Read MoreHere’s Why Suicide Prevention in the Black Community Is of Critical Importance
Suicide prevention matters – but we need to take an intersectional look at it.
Read More3 Ways To Sustain A Movement Beyond A Trending Hashtag, According To Social Justice Leaders
On the morning of Jan. 21, 2017, I woke up with a mission. Just one day before, Donald Trump had been inaugurated as the next president of the United States, and I needed to channel all of the pain and anguish from the election into something productive. I put on some clothes and took to…
Read More8 Helpful Comebacks to Use When Someone Is Being Transphobic
“It’s biology.” Two of our faves – Franchesca Ramsey and Kat Blaque – teamed up for these awesome responses.
Read MoreWhy Deciding To Go Gray Is Not A Black And White Matter
Courtesy of genetics, this author’s hair started graying in her late teens and she’s been dying it ever since. She’s learned a lot since then and at 41, she’s seeing things a bit differently.
Read MoreHow Hollywood Created the ‘Spicy’ Latina Stereotype – And Why It’s Harmful
Like Sofía Vergara’s character on Modern Family, the “spicy Latina” is loud, passionate – and an example of how damaging stereotypes can be. Do you know how the government helped create this?
Read MoreWhy Girls Today Think Sexual Harassment Is Normal Stuff
A recent study finds that girls who’ve suffered sexual harassment often see it as “normal stuff” that “just happens” because it’s what “guys do.” Translation: they frame their own experiences of harassment based on cultural notions about what gender and sexuality are — or should be. Sad, then, isn’t it, that those cultural notions are often bullshit.
Read MoreThis Comic Reveals How Out-of-Control the Restaurant Industry’s Sexism Problem Really Is
Nobody should have to put up with these examples of sexism in the service industry. Do you have any more ideas on how to deal with it?
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