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5 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 More3 Ways Men Who Loved Me Violated My Consent – And What This Says About Rape Culture
Can you relate to any of these examples? There’s a pattern here that really shows how entrenched rape culture is.
Read More4 Ways Sexism Contributed to My Eating Disorder – And How Feminism Helped Me Heal
It’s not always as simple as wanting to “look like a model” – these connections between sexism and eating disorders aren’t often talked about.
Read MoreCelebrating Butch: A Powerful Photo Collection on Female Masculinity
In our gender binary world, it can be hard for butch folk to just be themselves. This amazing photo collection by Meg Allen shows how butch is being proudly reclaimed and expressed.
Read MoreNew Etiquette Rules for Women – Without the Sexism This Time
Ever tried to be polite with an entitled man like Pete? This new take on manners can help you shut down mansplaining and more.
Read More4 Reasons Why Medical Examinations Can’t Always Prove If Someone Was Raped
We hear about “rape kits” providing medical evidence of whether or not someone is a rape victim – but this myth is actually limiting our understanding of rape.
Read MoreHere’s What Trans People Really Think Of Your Dress Code
It’s important for companies to be aware of the needs of their trans employees, and that includes nonbinary people.
Read More5 Facts to Debunk the Biggest Myths About Dating Bisexual People Once and For All
Don’t be scared off from dating someone who’s sexually fluid — especially not before reading this about what it really means!
Read MoreThe Terrible Invisibility of Being Bisexual and in Poverty
We don’t address issues of poverty nearly enough in LGBTQIA+ activism. Add bisexual erasure, and this intersection is bleak.
Read More7 Ways to Help Teenage Fathers While Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Patriarchy has delegated the realm of parenting to women and girls. Consequently, fathers, specifically teenage fathers, are not given the resources or skills to emotionally and financially provide for their children. This invisible dynamic, with the support of legislative classism and racism, perpetuates class immobility for many teen fathers and their families. Let’s do better.
Read MoreThe Comedy You Love Uses Trans Women As Punchlines And We Need To Talk About It
Do you recognize these tired tropes about trans women from popular shows and movies? These “jokes” are so common that many of us still laugh along – but Kat Blaque’s got a better idea.
Read MoreI Didn’t Realize I Internalized the Male Gaze – Until I Was Sexualizing Women
Feeling as if she needed to prove her own lesbianism outwardly, this author adopted the male gaze. Here’s her story of how she became one of the boys – and not shockingly, a very poor one – and how we can all do better to respect the women in our lives.
Read MoreHere’s What’s Really Motivating the People Behind Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills
“Where am I supposed to pee?” Anti-trans “bathroom bills” are ridiculous – and revealing the real reason why people support them makes it so clear.
Read MoreYes, Non-Binary People Experience Gender Dysphoria Too
“My dysphoria fluctuates almost hourly. I can feel fine, look in a mirror, not like what I see, and my day is ruined.”
Read MoreSo Your Friend Believes Gay Marriage Is Sinful
Though it’s easier to leave the topic alone, having a conversation about marriage equality with a morally opposed friend is important. To help you have this conversation and keep your friendship, here’s a list of tips to keep in mind.
Read MoreWhat Has Feminism Accomplished?
“What has feminism actually accomplished?” We get this question from skeptics a lot. Here’s Cristen Conger with some notable feminist achievements from the last few years. What would you add to the list?
Read More6 Options for Finding Help After a Sexual Assault
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you might feel confused about what happened and what to do next. Dr. Lindsey Doe has some answers to remind you that you’re not alone and there’s help available.
Read MoreRelationship Social Norms Vs. Feminist Ideals
You’ve probably thought before about the implications that feminist ideals can have on your relationships. Society’s social norms can make things tricky, especially when not all of our relationships exist with equally as feminist people. But how you chose to relate to and with others is completely up to you. The ultimate feminist act is to practice this.
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Kids About Donald Trump’s Win
Have you talked to your kids about the election of Donald Trump? It’s tough to figure out how – here are some insights that can help.
Read More4 Reasons We Can’t End Rape Culture Simply By Incarcerating Rapists
Rape has a very low conviction rate – but don’t make the mistake of thinking that increasing convictions alone would end rape culture. Here’s why that’s a dangerous idea.
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