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5 Times I Didn’t Have to ‘Love Myself to Be Loved By Someone Else’
Is it true that you can’t love somebody else until you love yourself? That’s what people say, but these stories can remind you that it’s okay to accept healing love from others.
Read MoreA Parent and Feminist Guide to ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Are you excited about Rogue One? Here’s how this Star Wars film holds up on diversity, women’s roles, and more.
Read More5 Ways to Lovingly Support Someone With C-PTSD
I was watching the Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame when I suddenly went into shock. Right from the start, seeing Quasimodo be the recipient of so much gaslighting – being told that the world wasn’t safe, that he would never be accepted or loved, that Frollo had only his best interest at heart…
Read MoreWearing a Bra Should Be a Personal Choice and Not a Social Norm – Here’s Why
We had no idea how much false info we believed about taking care of breasts! Does this change anything about your choices?
Read More4 Reasons Anti-Feminist Women Hate Feminism (And What They’re Missing)
“I don’t need feminism because I’m not a victim!” Ever believed one of these myths about feminism? Let’s debunk these misconceptions.
Read More5 Common Assumptions You Never Realized Were Classist
Once you read these, you’ll notice how rampant classism is – and how changing these perceptions can help us all.
Read MoreHere’s the Problem With ‘You Can’t Love Someone Else Until You Love Yourself’
Do you believe that you can’t love someone else until you love yourself? This idea has good intentions – but are we missing something when we say it? Here’s Celia Edell with some smart insights on this saying.
Read MoreMy Makeup Isn’t Inherently Anti-Feminist – But Your Body Policing Is
“How can you wear makeup and still be feminist?” If you’ve asked this question, you might be actually be the one with some anti-feminist views – so let’s clear this up.
Read More4 Ways Men Are Taught to Objectify Women From Birth
It should be obvious that women don’t exist just for other people’s enjoyment, right? These factors may have you adding to women’s dehumanization without even realizing it.
Read More‘We’re All Just Different!’ How White People Are Co-opting Intersectionality
Think intersectionality is just about the ways we’re all different? Here’s how white people are missing the point in a dangerous way.
Read MoreSo Your Trans Friend Is Transitioning and You Want to Be Supportive – Here Are 6 Ways How
Got a friend who’s transitioning, but not sure how to be supportive – especially if you haven’t worked out your own feelings yet? That’s okay! Let this article be your guide.
Read More8 Things White People Really Need to Understand About Race
Feeling defensive about racism? There’s a good chance you’re missing some of this info – and it’s all crucial for white people to understand.
Read MoreMy Tattoos Aren’t an Invitation for Harassment – So Please Stop ‘Tatcalling’ Me
Comments on tattoos can seem like harmless questions, conversation starters, or even compliments. But have you noticed these ways they’re similar to harmful catcalls?
Read MoreCalling Grown Women ‘Girls’ Is Sexist As Hell – Here Are 4 Reasons Why
Saying “girls” comes so naturally to many of us – but what’s the impact?
Read More5 Simple Ways Men Can Better Respect Women
I’m noticing a trend lately where we feminists really want to get dudes on board. But it’s hard to start the process of noticing the simple, seemingly mundane ways that sexism creeps into our everyday lives. So here’s a short introduction, guys. Here are five simple things you should probably stop doing if you want to show that you have respect for women.
Read MoreI Recorded the Racist Things People Did to Me For 2 Weeks – And Here’s the Result
When this author realized she was trying to make white people comfortable with her otherness, she decided to try an experiment. Here’s what she learned from responding to their microaggressions.
Read More6 Ways Well-Intentioned People Whitesplain Racism (And Why They Need to Stop)
If you’re white and these phrases are familiar, then you may have whitesplained. Here’s how the most common ways of whitesplaining get in the way of racial justice.
Read More8 Ways the Media Upholds White Privilege and Demonizes People of Color
You’ve got to check out all the ways the media’s lying to you – and what studies say about how they’re influencing you and your community more than you think.
Read More10 Defensive Reactions to White Privilege That Make No Damn Sense – But Are Super Common
“You’re the real racist for talking about race!” You’ve probably come across some of these reactions denying white privilege – if you haven’t had them yourself.
Read MoreYou Don’t Have to Hate Women to Be Sexist: Everyday Ways You May Be Sexist Without Knowing It
Most men don’t want to be sexist. But because our culture privileges them — especially white, cisgender, straight men, they benefit from and often participate in sexism without even knowing it. And if they don’t recognize that, they can hurt other people – if unintentionally. So let’s break down how you can recognize and stop “subtle” sexism in your life.
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