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Beware These 10 Types of Feminist Men
Warning: Men who claim to be feminist aren’t immune from toxic behavior. Here are red flags to watch out for that come up in too many feminist men.
Read MoreWhat Is Patriarchy (And How Does It Hurt Us All)?
The patriarchy harms all people, regardless of gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation, by perpetuating oppressive and limiting gender roles, the gender binary, transphobia and cissexism, sexual assault, and the political and economic subordination of women. Watch Marina Watanabe discuss the pervasive and intricate ways patriarchy violates us all.
Read MoreOn Parenting and Rape Culture
As a feminist, an activist, a parent of two boys, and a sexual health educator, I struggle with how to balance my sensibilities with my parenting style. And an issue that I am very connected to is rape culture. How does a parent compete with the constant assault of stereotypes and overwhelming sex-negative messaging in the media? Here are a few suggestions.
Read MoreIntersex Awareness
Did you know that biological sex is not a binary? As many as 4% of the population are predicted to be intersex — born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit neatly into the definitions of male and female. Check out this week’s video headline for an introduction into the reality of intersex conditions and how to respect intersex individuals.
Read MoreHow I Became a Rape Victim
Society doesn’t want to blame men for making the choice to rape women. It wants to blame women for enabling men to make that choice and usually it succeeds. Rapists very rarely get to accept responsibility for their choice to rape. Even rape victims blame themselves for their rapist’s choice to rape them. So I spent between two or three decades feeling unable to tell anyone in case they wouldn’t believe me. (Trigger warning.)
Read More5 Quick Definitions to Help Expand Your Understanding of Sexuality and Gender
Pansexual? Asexual? Cisgender? What do all these terms mean – and what do they have to do with you? These definitions can help build your understanding of identity.
Read More8 Comics That Remind Us to Throw Out the Gender Binary
Society sure is stuck on the idea that you can determine gender from genitals – and that gender only comes in two options. And that’s frustrating! That’s why comic artist Sophie Labelle took to the Internet to remind folks to think beyond the gender binary. Check out these cute comics and share them with others who need the reminder!
Read MoreHow to Slay the Oppression Dragon (And Get the Intersectional Justice We’ve All Been Waiting For)
Like adventure stories and taking down oppression? Then this comic is for you! It shows how kyriarchy works – as one big beast led by multiple systems that work together to keep us all down. And it also gives us some insight on what we’ve all been looking for, the key to defeating this oppressive beast so we can all live happily and harmoniously together.
Read MoreMale Rape Is No Laughing Matter (Even Though We’re Taught to Think It Is)
Male rape survivors often face a specific kind of victim-blaming. One man shares his experience and why our culture’s idea of masculinity confirms that, to him, rape is sincerely hilarious.
Read MoreWhat They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not a Feminist
What do you think when someone says “I’m not a feminist”? The stories in this comic can help us all have more respect for the wide range of ways we stand up to oppression.
Read MoreLove Without Boundaries: The Practice of Loving Many
I was raised to believe that I should only be with one person. Anything else wasn’t moral. But when you don’t know that it’s your birthright to love and express your emotions in whatever way your heart desires, how is one supposed to discover that there are infinite choices? I stumbled across the world of polyamory five years ago, and it has forever altered the way I see my connection with others.
Read More4 Reasons Why Men Joke About Gay Rape
As a gay feminist, I’ve had to tell many the straight boy, “Those jokes make me feel uncomfortable. Please stop.” The percussive nature of gay rape jokes can certainly get a laugh, but they also speak to some of our societal attitudes regarding rape and queer sexuality. Here are some answers to the question, “Why do people think gay rape jokes are okay?”
Read MoreThis Trans Woman Never Felt ‘Born In the Wrong Body’ – And Here’s Why That’s So Beautiful
This isn’t everyone’s truth, but it’s a fascinating point of view that can help change common and hurtful ways society tends to perceive trans bodies.
Read More4 MRA Arguments That Actually Have a Point – And Where They Go Wrong
WAIT – if MRAs are so anti-feminist, then how can we agree with their points? Here’s where men’s rights activists are on the right track – and what they’re missing.
Read More5 Reasons to Stop Saying That Women Are ‘Complicated’
Are women really too complicated? It’s a common idea, but consider what you’re really saying, and you’ll realize the truth about “complication” and gender.
Read MoreThese 5 Myths About Body Dysphoria in Trans Folks Are Super Common – But Also Super Wrong
Sometimes we think we understand a situation, but in reality, we’re reducing someone’s experience to a myth. This happens a lot with trans folks and body dysphoria. Have you fallen for these reductive messages?
Read MoreTransmisogyny 101: What It Is and What Can We Do About It
Transmisogyny is a word that many people don’t know about or understand. But we must stand up to bias against trans women – and this shows why and how.
Read More3 Reasons Why People Tell You to ‘Play Hard to Get’ – And Why That’s Harmful
Telling a woman to “play hard to get” might seem like helpful dating advice. But you’ll be surprised to know which sexist ideas you’re promoting when you suggest that.
Read More7 Ways Adding ‘I’ to the LGBTQA+ Acronym Can Miss the Point
“Are funding dollars worth forgoing safety?” At EF, we usually use the acronym “LGBTQIA+” – but this may not be the best way to support intersex folks.
Read MoreWhere the ‘Spicy Latina’ Stereotype Came From – And Why It’s Still Racist Today
The “spicy Latina” is curvaceous, loud, and seductive – and she’s probably influenced your idea of what it means to be Latina. This author’s experience shows why this stereotype is so terrible.
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