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From a young age, boys are bombarded with images of the traditional model of masculinity as being strong, ready to fight, sexually entitled, and emotionless except for anger. And while many men aren’t violent, many fear being called “gay” or “girly” if they deviate from that norm too much. Here’s some ways to help your son develop his own sense of healthy masculinity.

“How can you be a feminist if you shave your legs?” “How can you be a feminist if you date men?” “How can you be a feminist and wear dresses?” If you’ve ever claimed the title of “feminist,” chances are that you’ve had that identity challenged based on some tired old stereotypes. Check out this video debunking some common misconceptions about feminists.

The majority of people with vaginas have painful sexual intercourse at some point in their lives. Cristen Conger shares some of the most common reasons, with ideas to help.

In this Weekly Feminist Round-Up: the connection between the reaction to ebola and racism is explored, we get some rather triumphant news from Texas about abortion access, and justice was served for Jordan Davis, a young black man murdered over loud music. Read about these and other feminist and social justice news from the US and around the world!

Think marginalized people should “give Trump a chance” before worrying about his presidency? Marina Watanabe makes crystal clear what the problem is here.

“Sorry on behalf of every dad who set the wrong example.” This #SharetheLoad campaign makes an important point about gender roles that often goes unsaid.

Ever heard these excuses for why gender discrimination at work “isn’t about sexism?” This really puts in perspective why we shouldn’t believe the lies.

In a previous article, the author outlined sexist, racist, and generally messed up thing we hoped the new Star Wars films would get right this time. Now that the film is finally out, did it repeat the mistakes of its predecessors or do better? This author tackles that question.

Did you notice any of these in the presidential debate? Emotional and verbal abuse are being normalized – so let’s shed some light to show what’s really going on.

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If cultural appropriation doesn’t seem like a big deal to you, you’re missing something big. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s wrong with telling a woman with high standards not to be “too picky” about dating? Check out the sexist assumptions behind this warning.

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Check out these ways that men often react to being accused of rape – and how society accepts their excuses. What would you add to the list?

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Ever wonder why we should bother helping abusers, or what helps them change? Here are some answers from inside intimate partner violence offender treatment.

Frat guys in high heels for a good cause – what could go wrong with this sexual assault awareness campaign? Actually, we need better.

Did you catch the trailer for the Stonewall movie? Kat Blaque’s sharing what was really going on the night of Stonewall and why it matters – and she knows some people aren’t going to like what she has to say.

The “gray area” we have come to know as an inevitable part of sex is a product of our culture’s unhealthy approach to sex. But this murky confusion does not have to and should not exist. We need to talk openly about the “gray area” myth and how it plays out in order to recognize instances in which consent is being assumed where it does not exist and in order to have truly consensual sexual experiences.

Practicing self-care at work, or in response to issues at work, can be the difference between feeling hopeless and isolated or inspired and optimistic.

Many of us did not become feminists on a college campus or in an activist environment. So there needs to be dialogue that represents and facilitates the experience of feminism in more personal contexts. I think that Beyoncé’s album has some pretty radical feminist sentiments, and the fact that another feminist disagrees with that does not make me wrong, nor does it make that other woman right.

We have to do better by queer teenagers. These truths can give you a good idea of how to better support the queer teenagers in your life.

The Rationalist, the GamerGater, Mr. Buzzword – if you’ve gotten pushback against your feminism, you’ll love these depictions. Which one has bothered you most?