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The Phone Rang – It Was My College Rapist
This comic tells a story that’s far too familiar to far too many people. What happens when you try to bury your trauma, only to have it brought back up again by a phone call?
Read MoreJust a Bit of Banter — On Racism and Cultural Appropriation
When the University of Exeter chose the theme “Tribal” for their annual Safer Sex ball, the reaction was mixed. Some argued that the theme was racist, while others countered that it was “just a bit of banter.” Check out popular vlogger Rosianna Halse Rojas’s response to her former university’s choice of dance theme, and the discussion happening within the community about its problematic aspects.
Read More3 Ways Anti-Feminism Hurts People of All Genders
It’s obvious when anti-feminists are anti-woman – this will help you get how anti-feminism is hurting people of all genders, including men.
Read More6 Crucial Facts the Reported Abortion Decline Reveals About Reproductive Justice
Studies confirm that abortion has declined. Can you guess what this means about the reality of reproductive rights?
Read More4 Lessons from the Trenches of Allyship
Being an ally is difficult, especially as a heterosexual cis male. The pressures of (traditional notions of) masculinity and a lifetime of systematic patriarchal training are difficult to overcome. So I have compiled four pieces of advice — based on my own experiences and slip-ups — to help all cis males (myself included) become open feminists and allies.
Read MoreFifty Shades of White: On Being a Trans Latina
I never really used to give much thought to the idea that society needs positive cultural images of minorities until I came to embrace my Hispanic heritage and come out of the closet. When I finally did, it raised the question: Where the hell are the transgender Latinas? Is it true that there really aren’t very many Latina/Hispanic trans women in this country?
Read More4 Myths That Hurt Polysexual Men and the Women They Date
“Bisexual men are really just gay.” When a man who isn’t straight is dating a woman, myths like this one stigmatize both of them. Make sure you’re not adding to the stigma by falling for any of these misconceptions.
Read More6 Ways to Talk About STIs (Without Being a Jerk)
STI shaming tends to go unchecked – but this author has some good reasons why this form of body shaming is not okay. So here are some suggestions from firsthand experience on how we can stop perpetuating awful stereotypes.
Read MoreThe Truth About Father Bias in Family Courts
Patriarchy affects how custody battles are eventually ruled – and not because the court is particularly in favor of women. It’s true that mothers are more likely to receive custody of their children in a divorce. But the source of the bias is not in the courts – it’s in the marriage. So if we want to change the role of fathers in divorce, we must first address the roles of fathers in the home.
Read More5 Ways Using Correct Gender Pronouns Will Make You a Better Trans* Ally
Pronouns are an important part of our language. Using the right pronouns in our own daily language and asking others to do the same isn’t enough to change the extreme transphobia, discrimination, and violence that trans* people experience, but it’s a simple way to use language to show respect for our friends, to make trans* issues visible, and to challenge gender-based oppression.
Read More5 Things You Need To Know About Asian Fetishization & White Supremacy
The relationship of Asian fetishization to white supremacy is rarely explored or explained but is present in every corner of the space it creates.
Read MoreMy Period and Me: A Trans Guy’s Guide to Menstruation
I’m a dude – one with a uterus. So like most trans guys, I have to deal with periods at some point or another. And it’s not easy. Everyone in the world seems to think periods are the ultimate expression of femininity. Sometimes it makes me feel very, very feminine. But the truth is, there’s no reason bleeding makes me feminine. Here are five ways to remember this.
Read MoreHere’s What It Means When Your Romantic and Sexual Orientations Are Different
Does this description of “cross orientation” apply to your attractions? Find out what it means when your sexual, romantic, and other orientations don’t match.
Read More6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Make Their Own Decision About Their Haircut
“What if your child wants to dye their hair?” Find out how this feminist mom’s belief in bodily autonomy helps answer this question – this may make you think about consent in a way you’ve never considered.
Read MoreFatphobia: 5 Facts and a Guide for the Disbeliever
Fatphobia is real, and fat acceptance activism is seriously needed. In a culture where systematic oppression against fat bodies exists, fat is absolutely a feminist issue. But in case you’re still dubious, here are five facts about our fatphobic society to serve as a guide for the disbelievers.
Read MoreRaising an Autonomous Generation: How to Set Boundaries with Your Children
Over the past few years, I have started making changes to ensure that my children are comfortable with their own identities. I want them to understand how to respond to and how to use the word no. There are steps that you can take, of course, to put some healthy space between you and your kids. But if you’re not sure where to start, I’ve got you covered.
Read More3 Reasons Why I’m Unapologetically Open About My Experiences of Rape
Why would someone be open about experiencing sexual assault in a society that condemns people for doing so? These are some empowering reasons.
Read MoreLet’s Be Real, Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Organizations Aren’t Really Showing Up For QTPOC. Here’s What They Need To Do Now
The ‘LGBTQIA+ community’ is rife with hierarchies in power, and it’s been time to not just include, but center the most vulnerable members.
Read More4 Ways Pop Culture Villainizes Modern Women
Popular culture has a way of turning modern women into villains. It equates women’s independence with arrogance, and their modernity with shamelessness. It ends up strengthening the good woman/bad woman dichotomy – the dichotomy that pits women against women. Here are a few simple ways that a good girl/bad girl dichotomy is created in society and in pop culture, looking in particular at South Asian media.
Read More8 Things Feminists Are Tired of Explaining in 2015
We can’t believe we’re still having to explain these things – but we’re glad this author’s putting them all in one place. What else do you wish was common knowledge by now?
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