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An essential ingredient in all recipes for social justice is self-determination: the ability to author your own life. To be the subject, rather than the object, of your life. And yet the denial of youths’ right to self-determine is as old as civilization itself. So how can you recognize and push back against adultism in your everyday life? Read on to find out.

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.

Those of us calling for an inclusive feminism aren’t the ones being “divisive.” But those of us refusing to acknowledge the need for intersectionality in feminism are.

You’ve likely heard it before: “Geez, now I can’t say ______?!” Many people have questions about why ableist speech matters. This author address ten common ones here.

“Privilege” is a word you’ll hear often in social justice spaces, both offline and online. Some people understand the concept easily. Others – and I was like this – find the concept confusing and need a little more help. If you’re willing to learn about privilege, but you don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the basics.

Body image activism is my thing. The quickest way to piss me off is to tell me that body image isn’t an important feminist issue. Within the body-positive movement is my community – and my whole heart. But as much as I love it, I also think that it could use some improvements. So here are five new directions that I’d like to see it take.

“Being thin isn’t a privilege!” If you’ve reacted to the term “thin privilege” in this way, perhaps it’s time to examine what thin privilege actually is and why it’s just so hard for people to acknowledge.

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.

Why intersectionality is vital is apparent: it’s a metaphor and frame that acknowledges how prejudice and marginalization both exist and intersect.

It’s hard to know the “right” thing to say when someone discloses a mental illness. This will help you avoid some common “compliments” that hurt.

“Why are you telling people you have problems?” What happens when teenagers get to open up about mental health? That’s what this Degrassi Group Chat is all about.

How can we resist everything Donald Trump is doing without burning ourselves out? These questions can help you find some answers.

There’s more to the story of student loan debt than you might think. Can you name these barriers for marginalized people paying off student loans?

Casual dating can be scary enough without the possibility of “ghosting.” Here’s how to make sure “casual” isn’t code for “unaccountable” – tips for communication and respect.

This author has a hard time trusting police officers – and for good reason. But these ideas could help make some crucial changes to reduce racist police violence.

You’re not trying to defend cultural appropriation without realizing what it is, are you? Get an informed perspective with this info.

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If you have a complicated relationship with food like this author, you could probably use some reminders to disrupt your negative thoughts about your body. These questions might be able to help you challenge some toxic notions.

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#OscarsSoWhite is trending, but is a celebrity awards show really the way to aim for equality? Check out the answers to the questions you’ve been asking, and see why media diversity’s more important than you might think.

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This author knew how healing was “supposed” to look – and she internalized the messages that she had to “fix” herself to deserve love and wellness. If you can relate, these touching reflections are for you.

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So you know the basics of how male privilege shows up – but do you know these subtler examples that are harder to identify? Addressing these can make a big difference beyond standing up to blatant sexism.