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How many of these comments have you encountered in your life? This is 80 years of sexism in just under two minutes – it’s painful to watch, but we’re glad these girls and women spoke their truth.

I’ve had this experience a million times. It’s one of the complicated realities that come along with being a progressive-minded person: The jokes just aren’t as funny anymore. When we can see the humanity behind the people who these jokes target, and when we understand the implications of the privileged laughing at the marginalized, we lose our ability to laugh at their expense.

“I picture myself coming out and my parents’ heartbreak flooding all of India.” Ever had a similar feeling?

Have you ever talked to a doctor about your hormones? The way you were treated probably depends on if you’re cisgender or not. This comic reveals the biases too many medical professionals have.

Transgender people face a huge battle in society to freely express themselves. But in many ways, we’re all fighting a similar battle – to be seen as people and for who we are.

“You can’t go out like that!” Do you have to wear a bra? Here are some of the body-shaming reasons people would say so – with some empowering alternative ideas.

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Since therapy doesn’t come with a user guide, anyone who’s in therapy could use these tips for making sure it’s the best experience for you.

“I mean it as a compliment when I notice you’ve lost weight!” Okay. But just because you’re well-intentioned doesn’t mean what you say doesn’t have a harmful impact. I know your perception of me might have changed because you’re socialized to believe smaller is better, but there are better ways to behave when you notice someone has lost weight.

Do any of your loved ones have social anxiety? It’s a draining burden to carry, so here’s Celia Edell with some great suggestions on where to start with giving the support they need.

Whether it’s an everyday problem or a big life decision, turning to someone else for support and advice can feel uncomfortable and awkward. But listening and giving advice is equally tricky. Helping a loved one through a difficult time can be tough. It’s important to be conscious of your words and actions. Let’s discuss the everyday phrases that might give the wrong impression to a friend in need.

Hello, fellow men. I get what you’re saying. You feel like it’s unfair of a woman to assume that your intention is malicious whenever you tell her that she’s beautiful. You weren’t trying to offend her. Harassment? No, that’s not what you meant at all. But just because you didn’t mean to doesn’t mean you’re not somewhere on the harassment spectrum.

Your boss makes a joke about women needing to stay in the kitchen. Do you: a) laugh outwardly and cringe inwardly, b) get mad and tell him he’s a jerk, or c) help him take the higher road?

People are crowed around a white board at work

Unfortunately, lots of folks don’t work with bosses who treat them well. Here’s a better way to lead. Do you have more ideas for feminist leadership?

You volunteer overseas because you want to make the world a better place – but are you doing more harm than good?

We can lay the groundwork for the children we love for good health and truly empowered living. Here, we look those aspects of protecting children that are slightly beyond the basics: the more subtle, on-going interactions that strengthen our children, influence their decision making, impact their safety, and, hopefully, contribute to a safer and saner society.

[Doctor in a white gown looking down and smiling at a patient.]

Invalidating responses to male pregnancy are common, which can lead trans men to internalize the belief that it’s not acceptable to both be a man and desire pregnancy. But many of those responses are based on misconceptions and assumptions. So here are the deeper realities. With this knowledge, we can move beyond the limits of what’s “acceptable” for a man.

Graphic of a person juggling a baby, a house, a job, time, and money

These are devastating. It’s far too common for poverty to be the default if you’re raising kids alone – and you may not realize how much that’s due to these circumstances unique to the structure of the United States.

“Instead of changing the systems, we tell women to lean in.” People are getting the idea of women being “empowered” to have both careers and kids all wrong, so here’s what needs to change.

When “health concern” comes in this form, it’s not supportive – it’s oppressive. Have you witnessed any other ways of fat-shaming pregnant people?

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