Posts Tagged ‘Fem 101’
This Is the Perfect Illustration of Why Microaggressions Hurt
“Grow thicker skin!” Microaggressions are small forms of discrimination – which may make you wonder if you or other people are just being too sensitive when microaggressions hurt. This comic puts that theory to rest.
Read More6 Alarming Ways Facebook’s ‘Real’ Name Policy Puts Its Users at Risk
Do you know why so many people don’t like Facebook’s “real” name policy? Once you read about these problems and who they harm, you’ll feel uncomfortable with it, too.
Read More9 Ways We Can Make Social Justice Movements Less Elitist and More Accessible
Ever participated in these ways of making social justice communities exclusive? They’re pretty common, but this author’s got some ways to include everyone – and some really good points about why it matters.
Read More4 Things Men Are Really Doing When They ‘Play Devil’s Advocate’ Against Feminism
We get this a lot around here – the “other side of the story” about everything from the wage gap to street harassment. But this author’s seeing right through the guise.
Read More18 Things Orthodox Jewish Feminists Are Tired of Being Told
“Why call it feminism? Why can’t you call it something less provocative?” You might think Orthodox Judaism and feminism are incompatible – but check out this hilarious account of what happens when they come together.
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