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The concept of being genderqueer can be confusing for folks who aren’t really sure how it differs from identifying as trans or non-binary or gender non-conforming. It can also be confusing for people who just want to know how to be best supportive. It can even be a confusing experience for genderqueer people themselves! So watch Jacob Tobia unpack some of that confusion.

Do you talk about pregnancy as something only women experience? Cristen Conger sums up why it’s so important to include other people, like trans men, in these conversations.

Have you come across the idea that all women are bisexual? This close look at the source and impact of that idea shows why we need to reject it.

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People have a lot of questions about what is and isn’t appropriate to say to a trans person. But getting this down is the most basic form of allyship. What would you add?

How does essentialist feminism hurt women and feminist causes? Why liberating women by embracing a “true nature” isn’t liberating at all.

Wow, lots of different people are hurt by this “everyone’s a little bi” idea – so find out why it’s harmful, and what to say instead.

Stereotype #3: “Men want sex while women want love.” If you accept these as truth, these consequences should make you reconsider.

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This author’s actually glad to have this conversation about the mistakes you’re making as an ally – because learning is what it’s all about. Here’s to more growth!

For some, the LGBPTQIA+ acronym can be intimidating in its all-inclusivity – “How am I supposed to memorize every identity in this nebula, and learn to respect them in my everyday life as well?” Worry not, kind feminist! Getting to know the basics will help to ease this overwhelmed feeling. Let’s explore one specific identity in this acronym today – pansexuality.

It’s easy to ignore problems that don’t directly affect us. So if you’ve never experienced sexual harassment at work, you may not realize how pervasive it is. Get the facts about how common sexual harassment in the workplace is, who is most often targeted, and how often the harassment gets reported with this handy infographic from Visual.ly.

Allyship with trans people is a core component to intersectional feminism. Yet there is still one question that consistently comes up: “Don’t trans people validate that men and women must exist within certain societal roles? Doesn’t it perpetuate gender essentialism?” Not so fast. Read on to understand how supporting diverse experiences obliterates essentialism.

A protest sign reads, "Transsexual Women Expelled from Festival – Too Out to Be In"

When “women’s space” is code for “cis women’s space,” can it really be a feminist utopia? These reflections can help us build a stronger feminism for everyone.

Sure, patriarchy is set up to benefit men – but these patriarchal norms are hurting men, and here’s how feminism can help.

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You might know how great period-positivity can be – debunking harmful myths about menstruation is important. But do you know who period-positivity tends to exclude? Here’s how to include more people who need it.

A lot of folks don’t think twice about this info, but it’s important for us to know. How do social ideas about sex and gender affect you?

Because we live in a patriarchal society, many places of employment still believe men to be the breadwinner of their families. People of other genders earn 78% less than men and lose 4% of their wages for every child they have. This is one of the ways poverty is linked to sexism. Check out this infographic to learn more about how the wage gap affects parents.

People are trying to pass anti-trans legislation under the guise of “protecting” women in public restrooms. But here’s what these debates are missing.

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Wow, when you think about this way, the way we’re taught to decode each other’s bodies and genders is actually kind of creepy…

WAIT – if MRAs are so anti-feminist, then how can we agree with their points? Here’s where men’s rights activists are on the right track – and what they’re missing.

Gender identity is a deeply personal issue that many people still have trouble understanding and respecting. Unlearning restrictive binary genders is a process, but one that is well worth the effort. This comic highlights the importance of looking past restrictive ideas of gender and embracing the idea that every identity is ‘real’ and deserves to…