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‘It Is Absurdly, Obscenely Common’: Incest Survivors Speak Out
I wanted to start a dialogue around a form of abuse that society has stigmatized and avoided discussing for far too long.
Read More3 Issues That Impact the Mental Health of LGBTQIA+ Youth
All youth should feel protected, safe, and happy, but far too many young people who are sexual and/or a/gender minorities do not. So how can we change that? Let’s start by understanding it. Delve into three issues that have a major impact on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth, and get informed with some concrete evidence on what we need to change for our youth.
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 MoreSocial Media Has Its Pitfalls But You Can Use It For Positive Change—Here’s How
Every time I speak up and share people reach out to me; they let me know that they feel empowered to share their own story.
Read More7 Lies We Have to Stop Telling about Latina Women in the US
If you were to accept everything you heard about Latinas, you might think they were scheming and hypersexual, yet socially conservative women whose “equal educational opportunities” and “competitive purchasing power” signify their “arrival.” In fact, the lives of U.S. Latinas are much more nuanced than pundits, marketers, and producers would like to convince you.
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 MoreCould ‘Douchebag’ Be a Feminist Insult?
Feminists today are highly concerned with language and its implications. Here at Everyday Feminism, we advise respectful discourse with the aim to uplift and educate one another. We’re aiming to improve your day-to-day lives. But if I’m going to be human and imperfect and slip up every once in a while, I’d at least like to do it in a quasi-feminist way.
Read MoreWhy ‘What Does Your Tattoo Mean?’ Is a Bigger Question Than You Might Think
Misspelled tattoos. Culturally appropriated tattoos. Defiant tattoos. Are we missing something in our conversations about what tattoos mean to us?
Read MoreSay Yes to Decolonial Love: 5 Ways to Resist Oppression in Your Relationships
Colonialism may feel far away in history, but do you know how it can affect your relationships today? These strategies will help you get out of the oppressive cycle.
Read MoreComing Out as Genderqueer Non-Binary (Outside Of and Within the Queer Community)
“Are you a boy or a girl?” For many of us, there’s no simple way to explain our gender – and that can be a difficult and lonely place to be. Read this author’s moving coming out story to see how anyone is capable of making assumptions about gender that are limiting and invalidating. Have you made those assumptions? Read on to expand your thinking.
Read More5 Dangerous Mistakes I Made When I Started Practicing Polyamory
These are super common – even among people who “get” polyamory in theory. If you’re new to polyamory, this can help you avoid some hurtful mistakes.
Read MoreFitspiration: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The truth is: There are different kinds of fitspiration. There are different approaches that all call themselves the same thing. And a common mistake that people make is not distinguishing between them. Because not all fitspo is bad. But some of it actually inspires more unhealthy habits than healthy ones. So be media literate and body-positive enough to know what you’re doing and why.
Read More5 Tricks for LGBTQ+ Allies in Conservative Towns
In some regions, any association with feminism, social liberalism, and/or alliance with LGBTQIA+ causes can cast you in the role of a pariah. But even though you may feel like an outcast, you are not alone. In owning your beliefs, you join the generations of activists who came before you to stand for equality. Here are some tips to maintain your resolve to keep fighting the good fight.
Read MoreComplicating the Stereotype of the Homophobic and Transphobic Black Community
You’ve probably heard the over-simplified stereotype of a homophobic, close-minded Black community. But like any other stereotype, the truth is much deeper and more complicated than some easily consumed narrative used to validate one’s own prejudice. So come delve deeper. Learn about where these ideas come from, the impact they have, and the truth of the matter.
Read More3 Reasons ‘Can I _____ and Still Be a Feminist?’ Is the Wrong Question to Ask
“Can I wear makeup and still be a feminist?” It’s normal to wonder how much you’re influenced by sexism – but here’s what questions like this are missing.
Read MoreThe Gender Non-Conformity of My Fatness
Street harassment and more – do you make the same assumptions about gender and body types that lead to this author’s experiences in public?
Read More4 Ways Mainstream Feminism Fails Muslim Women
Even in attempts to “help,” Western feminists fail Muslim women on a number of fronts. Here are four important examples and ways these injustices can be avoided.
Read MoreHow Most Things You Know About Feminists Are Vicious Conservative Lies
Most people believe feminists are angry, man-hating, hairy butch lesbians. But it’s just the conservatives telling lies so you don’t take a stand against sexism. Learn the truth here.
Read MoreWhat Would Happen If We Treated Male Politicians Like We Treat Female Politicians?
We laughed, and then we wondered: What does this say about how we understand leadership?
Read MoreHow Calling This Revolutionary Woman ‘Beautiful on the Inside’ Misses the Point
Understand revolution like Nomy Lamm does, and you’ll understand your own strength. Learn from Nomy’s honest article about fat oppression, disability, and punk. This is what everyone should know about how the media and mainstream feminism get it wrong when it comes to fatphobia – and how we can make it better in our everyday lives as we deconstruct hateful myths.
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