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10 Not-So-Feminist Things We Feminists Do in Comments Sections
“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.
Read MoreLittle Boxes: 6 Ways to Make Room for Bigger Truths
Every day, our children are shown the gender box they are expected to live inside of and are encouraged to shrink down the parts of themselves that don’t fit that narrow mold. If we truly want our children to succeed in this world, they need our help to smash open the very boxes we’ve constructed for them – to claim their place, their voice, and their power. But how?
Read MoreCaesar Salad with a Side of (Mis)Gendering: When Dining Out Means Getting Outed
“Can I get you girls anything?” The food service industry has a special brand of misgendering – and here’s what you can do about it.
Read MoreYour Top 10 Questions About Being Genderqueer Answered
If you’ve ever wanted to ask a genderqueer person any of these ten questions, we’ve got the answers for you.
Read More5 Things Queer and Questioning Indigenous Folks Should Consider About Claiming Two Spirit Identity
Two Spirit is an identity that resonates with a lot of Native LGBTQIA+ folks – but it doesn’t work for everyone. If you’re thinking about identifying as Two Spirit, this can help point you in the direction that’s right for you.
Read MoreWhy Your Savior Complex Is Toxic to Your Relationship
The knight in shining armor who saves the damsel in distress: sound familiar? Probably, since it’s one of the most popular narratives in history. And it can lead to some pretty messed up thoughts on healthy relationships. If you consider being saved romantic, or saving someone else heroic, you may have a savior complex. And it may be ruining your relationship.
Read MoreYou’re Not Broken If You’re Not Interested in Sex – But These 3 Social Lies Probably Make You Feel That Way
Our world is saturated in sex, and queerness is often linked to it. Can you think of more lies that make it seem like something’s wrong with you if you’re not interested in sex?
Read More7 Things History Class Should’ve Taught Every American About Indigenous History
Whoa – did your history class gloss over these details? They’re still affecting Native lives today.
Read MoreYou May Have Heard About Gender Dysphoria, Now Let’s Talk About Cultural Dysphoria
When we live with marginal identities we often have few frameworks for understanding how to move beyond narrow ideas of what our lives should look like.
Read More3 Ways You’ve Been Taught You Can’t Be Trusted – And How Not to Pass That Onto Children
While we strive to teach children so they become responsible adults, too often we teach them to not trust themselves. And then we wonder why there are so many “broken children, living in grown bodies, mimicking adult lives.”
Read MoreWhen The Institution Strikes Back: How Student Activists Can Survive Administration Retaliation
For me, one of the scariest parts of student organizing was realizing the school or institution I had put trust into was actually working against me. The first time I realized my beloved institution, Spelman College, was simply a cog in the system was after my participation in a sexual violence protest after the “Raped…
Read MoreYour Local Public School Is Failing at Addressing Racism – Here Are 3 Ways How
Why study race? Ask students from various racial backgrounds, and they’ll give you compelling reasons. And for those who teach about issues of race, the evidence of how much it’s needed is overwhelming. But how are public schools really teaching (or not teaching) about race? Find out how and why we must address this huge flaw in our education system.
Read MoreI’m A Victim-Blamer (But Only When The Victim Was Me)!
I was groped at work by a woman. My immediate response was to pretend it never happened. My solution was to hold myself responsible and try to “learn from the experience” and “do better in the future.” If that’s how I handled a minor transgression, what must the cultural shame for a major one feel like? But the truth is, she never should have groped me. And I still have trouble believing that.
Read MoreHere’s Why Refusing to ‘See Color’ Doesn’t Actually Mean You’re Not Racist
Do you think saying that you “don’t see race” means you’re not part of the problem? These points will make you think again about taking a “colorblind” approach.
Read More6 Things White Parents Can Do to Raise Racially Conscious Children
Talking about race is challenging for many parents, especially White parents. And we need to get over it. Here are a few things everyone can do to make it better.
Read MoreWhat to Do if Someone You Know Sexually Assaults Someone Else
In the not-so-distant past, I learned that someone I knew had sexually assaulted a former coworker of his. This man had been someone that I had trusted. Knowing or caring about someone who is a sexual predator is going to be a difficult position to be in for anyone. It can cause any number of reactions and feelings that might be unexpected. And it isn’t something that we are talking about.
Read More4 Things the Queer Men in My Life Taught Me About Resisting Toxic Masculinity
He’s a genderqueer trans man who knows how many aspects of masculinity can be toxic. And he’s learned some great lessons on the other possibilities that exist for masculinity.
Read MoreHere’s How Elder Abuse Shows Up in Native Communities – And 4 Things You Can Do About It
Do you know the common signs of elder abuse? This isn’t commonly discussed, but it’s definitely affecting Native communities. Here are some simple strategies to help you address it.
Read MoreHow To Help A Loved One Who’s Being Abused By Their Partner
( Trigger Warning) Domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence — it’s not something we like or know how to talk about. Or perhaps more accurately, it’s not something we know how to talk about, especially when it’s happening to someone we love. But it’s important we learn how to talk about it in ways that actually help them, which is far more difficult than you may think.
Read More75+ Holiday Gifts for Young Feminists
The winter holidays are upon us and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or Yule you are probably going to be giving a gift sometime this month. Children are bombarded with limiting, negative messages in the media but you can buy gifts that show a different way to think about the world. For help, check out our list of gifts for the under 10 year feminist crowd.
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