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Just like anti-perspirant marketers had to convince people that underarm sweat and smell is disgusting and kept you from getting dates and jobs, diet marketers had to convince people that fat is disgusting and kept you from dates and jobs. They turned a normal thing – bodily diversity – into a pathology. They keyed in to people’s deepest fears of social ostracism and made scads of money in the process.

I know many religious homeschoolers. I also know many non-religious ones. I am happy to tell you that a homeschooled child has a great education; a great life filled with community interaction, volunteering, cultural immersion; and the opportunity to follow their passion. Homeschooling is a joyous lifestyle for many people, and it’s a beautiful choice that we get to make.

Can you really measure your health by a simple number like the BMI? This awful trip to the doctor’s office shows how this misleading method is hurting us.

Do you know how fantasies can affect your sex life? If you’ve ever been curious about sexual fantasies, Dr. Doe has some info for you.

Whether you consider yourself religious or not, you could learn from these insights on how religion can be a source of hope – but it takes institutional change to practice what you preach.

I’ll be the first to admit that in the roster of my personal values, “tradition” and “convention” are solidly near the bottom of my list. Consequently, my gut reaction to engagement rings is bafflement. Of all the customs surrounding weddings, why is one of the most revered symbols of marriage a tangible reminder of the sexist history of the institution?

The author and their partner, smiling

“Would you still love me if…?” This is hard for some people to understand – so here’s an insider’s view that sheds a fascinating light on a relationship with a partner who transitions.

“It feels like a betrayal every time.” Still want to use the word “stupid” even though it’s ableist? This will give you reason to reconsider.

Do history books written by white folks tell the truth about Native people in the US? We think not. Here are just some of the things they fail to mention.

“Racists are a problem – white people aren’t,” “Not all men,” and more – people put a lot of effort into saying that not everyone in the dominant group is a problem. Kat Blaque’s breaking down what you’re missing when you rush to say this.

This shows just how much gender-based violence is ignored and even encouraged every day. How many chances to intervene in rape culture can you point out here?

Long hair, turquoise athletic shorts, shaved legs. I sound like a girl, right? I’m not. Why? Because I don’t identify as one. And although it really is as simple as that, I understand where some people have trouble: “If you express yourself in this way,” they wonder, “then doesn’t that imply that that is how you identify?” But the truth is, well, no.

Animosity over cultural differences can lead to anything from bully and stereotyping, to war and genocide. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We take in prejudice slowly and silently through socialization. But because we learn prejudice, we can also unlearn it. Here are a few ways you can fight oppression and practice communal harmony in your everyday life.

It can be so scary and unsettling if someone you care about gets back with an abusive partner – but it happens more often than you might think. Here’s what to do.

Learning a Native language isn’t as simple as you might think. These questions will help you make sure you do it in a non-oppressive way.

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?

If you’re coming to terms with your privilege, you’re probably feeling uncomfortable. And that’s okay (really!). Now you have a choice: avoid the discomfort by rejecting the truth, or roll with it and take action. Here’s some action to start with: Read through these thoughts you might have in this ongoing process. Trust us. It’s worth the discomfort.

Two friends happily roam through the streets together, on piggy back

Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.

Two female friends spending the day together

Do you know what to do in a situation like this? This article advises against the usual approach of villainizing an abuser or not believing a survivor, to help you deal with the complex reality of partner violence.

Person looking in compact mirror

Ever thought having a smaller body would magically make you a happy person? Here’s a surprising story of self-love for you.