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I used to think that street harassment was entrenched in our culture to the point that it was unchangeable. All I could do to address it was to cope – walk fast; avoid eye contact; pretend to be on the phone. But I got tired of feeling powerless. I decided to respond to it and change the culture that allows it to continue. Here are seven ways to make this change.

“We should be allies, not advocates.” Black folks are #NotYourMule – and these conversations addressing diversity issues by shaming black people have to stop.

“Diet culture” refers to a society that is so inundated with dieting propaganda that it affects how we relate to ourselves and each other. And in case you haven’t noticed, we live in one. Watch vlogger Melissa A. Fabello use food psychology to explain how the restrict-and-binge cycle hurts everyone except the industries that are creating your body dissatisfaction.

A stop sign with the words "rape culture."

Reason #1: “It implies that rape is sometimes deserved.” Your anger is understandable – but here’s what’s dangerous about wishing for rapists to be raped.

Climate gentrification is when marginalized communities are displaced by factors related to climate change — both environmental and manmade.

A piece of paper is taped to an antique blue door, which reads "Trans Folx Only."

Is the Internet the only place giving you relief from the burden of society’s gender binary? Here are some of the ways that seeking out or creating your own trans-dedicated spaces could change your life for the better.

There are plenty of resources for people beginning recovery from any kind of eating disorder. And yet, it’s still difficult to get a straight answer for the most pressing question on people’s minds. What is recovery going to look like? Will it go on like this forever? Will I be strong enough to make it? Take it from me: Recovery is hard. But it doesn’t need to be any harder than it has to be.

Have you ever had to deal with comments like these? They’re horrifying – but Marina Watanabe’s using the hashtag #YouTubeMisogyny to fight back, and her smart comebacks could help you deal, too.

“It’s just a movie!” Really? You’ve probably come across examples of anti-Native oppression, but you might not realize how damaging they are.

“Why don’t you stop?” Have you heard of trichotillomania? This author’s story of living with the urge to pull out her hair really captures the vulnerability of this experience.

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“You do not get to tell me who I am.” This therapist had good intentions – but they responded to this author’s gender identity with some damaging mistakes. Everyone should read this heartfelt feedback on giving more effective care.

When people of color internalize racism and become self-hating, they have made a mental link between worth and whiteness. When we strip ourselves of that lie, we can start to see ourselves as whole rather than deficient. And only when we see our wholeness and understand that we’re worth fighting for can we advance any movement that holds the best interests of people of color at heart.

The biggest challenge for me in finding social justice and feminism was how inaccessible a lot of the work was. At the time, I was an undergrad in college and my early introductions were through Women and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies courses. I absolutely loved those classes. During classroom discussions and while my professors…

This author knows what it’s like to hear emotionally abusive words – but the voice they’re coming from is in his own head. Here’s a powerful account of what he’s gone through.

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If you’ve never been poor, you probably believe some of these common misperceptions about people in poverty. Here’s the truth.

It’s reasonable to cut ties with people who are abusive or toxic, but how can we make sure that doesn’t turn into ostracizing people who struggle with mental illnesses like depression? Let’s start with unlearning these lies.

I was twenty-nine when a boyfriend told me it was strange that I didn’t share my food when we went out. At the time, I thought, “Why would I want to share my food? I ordered it so I could enjoy it.” My philosophy? What was mine was mine, and yours was yours. Thinking about it, though, I realized that I kept more than just my peas and carrots to myself.

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“We can’t fix a system that we perpetuate without fixing ourselves, and we can’t fix ourselves until we admit that we need fixing.” This story is so important for ending rape culture.

There are so many harmful, violent, and oppressive messages in the media about Black women. Those messages can harmfully inform how Black women think about themselves, as well as how they are perceived by society and within their communities. Check out this article to learn how to replace toxic media messages with self-love, self-efficacy, healing, and liberation.

A parent and child look away from each other sadly at the dinner table.

The hardest part of her recovery may have been dealing with loved ones who didn’t understand her eating disorder – so let’s bust these common myths.