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8 Ways to Show Respect for Someone’s Name Change
So, someone in your life has asked to be called by a different name. It can be tough to understand name changes at first and really hard to break the habit. But if you want this person to know that you respect them, it’s extremely important that you respect their name choice. How? Learn all about it with these helpful hints on how to navigate relearning a name.
Read MoreWhat I Learned from Being Non-Binary While Still Being Perceived as a Man
This author is still learning about their gender – but they know they’re not a man. So what does it mean for people to think they “look” like a man? Join them as they unpack some tough questions about gender.
Read MoreThis Cartoon Nails the 32 Types of Anti-Feminists – How Many Have You Come Across?
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?
Read MoreWhat It Means To Be Adopted
As a society, we see adoption as a beneficial process, but there still remains a lack of understanding about adoption and far too many misconceptions about the process. It’s time to raise awareness, debunk longstanding myths, highlight outstanding needs, and give a deserving voice to those whose lives were changed by adoption.
Read More4 Ways Queer And Trans Parents Are Raising Revolutionary Children During The Trump Era
These parents are turning this tumultuous political moment into teachable one by talking to their kids about oppression: What it is, how it manifests and how to interrupt it.
Read MoreHow to Love Being a Non-Passing Trans Woman in 9 Affirming Steps
“You don’t believe you could ever be that beautiful.” Do you ever feel discouraged about not “passing” as a cis woman? This author has some inspiring words on how to find self-love as a non-passing trans woman.
Read MoreThe Top 8 Reasons Why We Need Feminism in Our Schools
What do you think the purpose of public education is? If you want it to do more than repeat the status quo, here’s why feminism has to be part of the equation.
Read MoreMy Partner Came Out As a Man – And I Struggled With Losing My Lesbian Identity
“What does an almost forty-year-old, out and proud lesbian do when her partner comes out as a transgender male?” This author shares her answer to this question in this touching story.
Read MoreBeloved Asian Community: Here Are 4 Reasons Why We Can’t Stand Behind Officer Liang
Was Chinese American officer Liang convicted of killing Gurley due to racism? Probably since every other cop – who are all white – has not been convicted for the same alleged crime. So would freeing him serve racial justice then? Nope.
Read More3 Bullsh*t Reasons Why Women Are Taught To Not Cut Our Hair Short (And Why You Can Do It Anyway)
This author’s experience with cutting her hair reveals some of the biggest BS lies society is still telling short-haired women. Have you experienced any of these BS myths?
Read More3 Sexist Ideas About Women’s Roles That Impact the Way We Treat Them as Survivors
You might be surprised to find your own ideas here. If you do, it’s time for a major change.
Read More7 Ways Transmasculine Folks Experience Emotional Abuse in Relationships
The toxic and abusive expressions of “love” that this author has experienced are far too common. If you notice any of these patterns in your relationship(s), here’s a chance to make a necessary change.
Read MoreHow Hearing Aids Changed My Life at the Age of 27
This author didn’t want hearing aids – and the stigma makes a lot of people feel the same. Here’s how they helped her find her authentic self, and discover that she’s a better listener than she ever knew.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to My Former Abuser
Every survivor’s experience is different, but if you’ve been through partner abuse, this story of strength and survival can remind you of why you never deserved abuse.
Read MoreYes, Trans Women Can Get Period Symptoms
Cis and trans people tend to agree that it’s impossible for trans women to get periods. But wait – turns out it’s time to deepen our understanding of this question.
Read More12+ Ways Job Applications Discriminate Against Applicants
To learn more, check out: An Infuriating Story of How One Box Makes It So Hard to Find a Job After Prison Gainful Unemployment: 5 Acts of Self-Care While Job Hunting [do_widget id=’text-101′] Ronnie Rene Ritchie is a Contributing Comic Artist for Everyday Feminism, an illustrator, and storyteller working out of Peterborough, Ontario. Since graduating…
Read MoreHere are 12 Trans Folks Whose Transformative Work You Should Know About
Trans stories shouldn’t matter only after death. Here are 12 powerful trans and gender non-conforming people making the world a better place.
Read MoreWhat the Workplace Would Be Like If Men Were Treated Like Women
It’s no exaggeration when we say that society devalues femininity and so-called “women’s roles” in a damaging way – and this really drives that point home.
Read MoreThis Historical Lie Still Curses Us Today – Here’s the Unspoken Message Behind It
What’s the “white man’s burden?” In short, it’s a lie. This song shows why, and reveals what you might not know about how an idea once used to excuse things like colonization and slavery still shows up when some people dismiss concerns about cultural appropriation. Take in this video and tell us – what do you think we can do to finally shake the white man’s burden?
Read MoreHow One Teacher Taught The Class A Powerful Lesson About Privilege
The inevitable injustice that accompanies privilege is exacerbated when the privileged don’t acknowledge that they have more social access than others AND that said access comes at the expense of another groups’s well-being. Check out this graphic representation of how one teacher taught the class how to examine their privilege — and how it affects others.
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