Posts Tagged ‘Fem 101’
Your Favorite Media Is Problematic – Here’s How to Deal (And What Not to Do)
The bad news: Your fave is problematic. The good news: You don’t have to give it up – or perpetuate its oppressive aspects.
Read MoreThis Is Why Being a Nice Guy Just Isn’t Enough
Nice guys, we know you’re out there. Misogynistic Nice Guys™ have earned a bad reputation, but there’s a difference between them and men who are genuinely respectful. But did you know there’s also a difference between being nice and being an ally to women’s causes? Here’s what you need to know to avoid the unintentional sexism that can come with gender socialization.
Read MoreThis Advice on Dealing with Your Struggles and Privilege is Pretty Much Perfect – And Super Adorable
Who’d want to face their privilege if it meant pretending their struggles didn’t exist? Luckily, you don’t have to do that. Here’s a sweet story that shows how we can understand privilege without dismissing the hard things we’ve all been through. The super talented Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey and Kat Blaque break it down like nobody else.
Read More5 Oppressive (And Downright Rude) Assumptions About People Without Family
There are all sorts of reasons people may not hang onto (troublesome) families, but our society will only allow us not to have family members if they’re dead. There are so many misled beliefs about people without family that the way we shun those who are already struggling is really ingrained in our culture. Here’s how to avoid those awful beliefs.
Read More4 Things We Can Do to Make Feminist Organizing More Inclusive and Empowering for All of Us
For too long, the feminist movement has excluded too many people. And that hurts all of us. You might have learned about how oppression is connected and why solidarity is important, so here’s the next step – how to create actual inclusivity. From someone who’s fought for her own inclusion, learn what it takes to change how we do our work for a more equitable world.
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