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‘Selfie Surgery’ – How Do ‘Perfect’ Social Media Images Affect Our Self-Image?
Do you ever feel like everyone looks “perfect” on social media? There’s lots of pressure to come across that way – and this group of young people talks about how it affects them.
Read MoreAre You Actually Down for Equality? 3 Ways to Tell If You Embrace or Fear It
If you think there’s no way you could fear equality, check out the ways this fear shows up and you might be surprised.
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Homophobia: Microaggressions and the LGBTQIA+ Community
You think you know homophobia? Think again. The run-of-the-mill, tactless, Bible-thumping conservative with a penchant for accusing queer people of pedophilia isn’t the sole perpetrator of homophobia. You know those tiny backhanded comments that sound like compliments, but sort of negatively generalize groups of people? There’s a word for them: microaggressions.
Read More5 Reasons Shaming Survivors into Reporting Rape Is Counter-Productive
(Trigger Warning: Rape and rape culture) Do you believe reporting rape is the best way to fight rape culture? A lot of people do, and it’s understandable to think that reporting rape would lead to more rape convictions and prevention. But the truth is, it’s not that simple. To tackle rape culture, we have to challenge the dangerous idea that survivors have a responsibility to report and support the choices of survivors.
Read More4 Ways to Be an Ally to People with Invisible Disabilities
We can’t determine who has a disability simply from appearance. So how can we be allies in everyday life for people with invisible disabilities? These will help.
Read MoreThe Whole Truth of Coming Out of the Closet – In Comic Form
“Coming out of the closet” is understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences. But do you know about the many different meanings of being “out” for different people?
Read More50 Body Acceptance New Year Resolutions (That Don’t Involve Dieting!)
All the new year’s resolution hype around “weight loss as the key to happiness” can be super harmful. These awesome ideas can help you resolve to actually take care of your body instead.
Read More5 Reasons We Need Black-Only Spaces (And No, Reverse Racism Isn’t One of Them)
This author’s experience after the Charleston church shooting showed them why black-only spaces are as necessary as ever. These reasons leave no doubt.
Read MoreDon’t Be a Racist for Halloween – Here’s Why Cultures Aren’t Costumes
You can do better than a costume based on a racist stereotype – Kat Blaque’s sharing why it’s so important that you do.
Read MoreMy Generation Hates Cultural Appropriation – But My Indian Parents Love It
Cultural appropriation is a touchy subject – and this author’s story of generational differences, assimilation, and culture clash will show you how it’s even more complicated than you think.
Read MoreI’m Losing Tons of Friends Fighting Racism – And I’m Totally Okay with That
Disagreeing over racism isn’t just a matter of a “difference of opinion.” You’ll understand why after reading what this author’s had to deal with.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Cultural Exchange and Cultural Appropriation
Where do we draw the line between “appropriate” forms of cultural exchange and more damaging patterns of cultural appropriation?
Read More5 Ways to Support a Trans Person Experiencing Body Dysphoria
Being a trans person who experiences body dysphoria can be a challenge – both for the person directly experiencing it, as well as for the loved ones around them. The truth is, few people feel prepared to help someone cope with body dysphoria. So if you’re wondering how to support someone with this experience in your life, this list of five tips is a great place to start.
Read More30+ Resources to Help White Americans Learn About Race and Racism
If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about race and racism, and get involved in the movement for racial justice, here’s the guide you’ve been looking for.
Read MoreGender Neutral Parenting: 5 Ways To Avoid Implicit Sexism
In parenting, the real issue isn’t that there are differences between genders, but how parents react to those differences. If we can identify areas where we may have a bias, we can direct our awareness there to overcome it or compensate for it. Let’s look at some ways to compensate for implicit bias in our parenting.
Read MoreThe Impossible Demands of Dating Under the Pressures of Rape Culture
You shouldn’t have to carry the demand to be both “approachable” and in charge of preventing your own assault. This comic says it all.
Read More5 Reasons Why It’s Okay If You Don’t Want Children
You can get some rude assumptions when you say that you don’t plan on starting a family, especially if you’re a woman. These reminders can help you deal.
Read More6 Unhelpful Comments That Gaslight People in Conversations About Social Justice
Are you gaslighting people when they tell you about injustice? Even if you just mean to be reassuring, here’s how these comments miss the point in hurtful ways.
Read More3 Ways To Take Care of Yourself When You Live with Toxic Parents
Learning to live with toxic parents can be tough, but it can be done. If your parents are toxic, here are some handy tips to help you better cope.
Read MoreYou Don’t Need to Be Leading Marches for Your Activism to Matter – Here Are 5 Reasons Why
We – as social justice activists – need to explore beyond thinking of the very large and very public demonstrations as the sole means of radical change. Who is included in our idea of “activists?” In which ways are we unintentionally excluding folks in this vision? What other platforms are activists using to raise awareness about injustice? Let’s talk about it.
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