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4 Problematic Trends I See on Body Positive Instagrams
If a body positive Instagram has actually left you feeling worse about your body, it’s not just you. These supposedly “positive” messages can be much better.
Read MoreWhy It’s Harder to Be a T(w)een Girl Now Than It Was in the 90s
Teen and “tween” (that difficult, in-between age of 9-12) girls nowadays have it rough. Contrast this with the caveman era that I grew up in, that oh-so-long-ago decade known as the 1990s, in which girls could simply chillax and be themselves…kind of. But before we roll our eyes at the behavior of “kids these days,” we should at least consider how our adolescence was different.
Read MoreThe Importance of Listening as a Privileged Person Fighting for Justice
In my work, I’m regularly asked, “What can I do? I know that injustice exists, but I feel so powerless. I want to help!” Many folks of privilege struggle to figure out how to act for justice. More often than not, those who are denied access, voice, privilege, and justice in dominant culture know exactly what they need to do. So to that point, my answer to their question is always the same: “Listen.”
Read MoreBeing Black and Bisexual Comes with Extra Obstacles – But They Can Also Be Overcome
Is it possible to recognize, reconcile, and rejoice your bisexuality as a black woman, amidst all the forces working against you? This author says yes.
Read More50 Shades of Grey: Kink or Abuse?
There’s been a lot of criticism in feminist and kink communities over the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series – first as novels, and now as movies. And the biggest problem is that what’s being depicted here isn’t really BDSM – it’s intimate partner violence, from stalking behavior to ignoring safe words. Watch this video to learn more about the controversy.
Read MoreWhy We Martyr Single Dads, But Demonize Single Moms (And What To Do About It)
It’s typical to assume that single dads are doing something heroic – and that single moms are doing just the opposite. Here are a few things we can do to change this.
Read More5 Ways People Of Color Can Foster Mental Health And Practice Restorative Healing
This article was originally published on Threads of Solidarity and republished here with the author’s permission. The strong, Black woman. The Asian “model minority.” “¡No soy loco!” These tropes, expressions, and labels are often used to demonstrate (and even celebrate) the “resiliency” of people of color. But it’s a trap. These stereotypes may seem empowering,…
Read More7 Steps You Can Take To Address Street Harassment
I used to think that street harassment was entrenched in our culture to the point that it was unchangeable. All I could do to address it was to cope – walk fast; avoid eye contact; pretend to be on the phone. But I got tired of feeling powerless. I decided to respond to it and change the culture that allows it to continue. Here are seven ways to make this change.
Read MoreTime for a New Year’s Revolution: How Diet Culture Upholds Capitalism
“Diet culture” refers to a society that is so inundated with dieting propaganda that it affects how we relate to ourselves and each other. And in case you haven’t noticed, we live in one. Watch vlogger Melissa A. Fabello use food psychology to explain how the restrict-and-binge cycle hurts everyone except the industries that are creating your body dissatisfaction.
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 MoreOlder Now
I used to dread the day when I would no longer be attractive to men. And now that I’ve become invisible to so many, it floods me with triumph, every time, that I am finally free of something that I hadn’t recognized as confining. How absurdly, deliciously, triumphantly funny it is that I ever cared. But I am older now, and I can get so much more done this way.
Read MoreHow Romantic Comedies and Social Media Teach Folks That Stalking Is Okay If It’s in the Name of Love
It’s a go-to romcom staple: Boy likes girl, but girl doesn’t like him back. The determined boy will then spend the movie trying to convince the girl to give him a chance. And although audiences are supposed to cheer him on, the truth of the matter is that this trope actually portrays stalking behavior. And when we show stalking as romantic, we start blurring lines.
Read MoreWhat the Wedding Industrial Complex Is – And How It’s Hurting Our Ideas of Love
Ever thought about how many people’s jobs depend on the pressure to get married? The wedding industry may seem harmless, but it’s feeding us some toxic ideas.
Read MoreOn Parenting and Rape Culture
As a feminist, an activist, a parent of two boys, and a sexual health educator, I struggle with how to balance my sensibilities with my parenting style. And an issue that I am very connected to is rape culture. How does a parent compete with the constant assault of stereotypes and overwhelming sex-negative messaging in the media? Here are a few suggestions.
Read MoreFeminism and Anxiety: How the Movement Changed My Relationship with My Mental Health
Feminism can change your relationship with your anxiety. Here is how it changed for this author.
Read MoreWhy Are Inmates Still Being Denied Menstrual Products?
“Everyone deserves the right to health and dignity, and as such, access to crucial menstrual hygiene care. How long until our nation’s prison system acknowledges that?”
Read MoreWhy I’m a Body Image Activist
Feminism has many important causes, one of which is fostering healthier body image. But some have argued that this cause is not “important enough” to warrant the attention that body image activists demand. If you’ve ever thought of body image activism as a lesser movement in feminism, check out Melissa A. Fabello’s video on the topic. You may learn something.
Read MoreYou’re Not ‘Oversensitive’ – Here’s How People Use Gaslighting to Dismiss Sexism
Have you ever been told you’re “overreacting” when you speak out against sexism? Celia Edell’s take on how gaslighting is used to silence you can help get you through this frustrating response.
Read MoreAnti-Feminists: Stop Using Tragedies to Say Feminists ‘Don’t Care About Important Issues’
Wondering why feminists “don’t care” about men or anything other than first world problems? This author’s heard it all. So before you complain that this is why you hate feminism, we need to talk.
Read More4 Misleading Assumptions Keeping Black Girls From Getting Mental Health Care
Assumption #1: “Black girls have thicker skins.” It’s not only stigma or insurance keeping Black girls from mental health care – these myths are too common, and you may be falling for them.
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