Posts Tagged ‘Gender’
3 Ways State Violence Impacts Black Women That We Don’t Talk About Nearly Enough
These are ignored way too often – but black women experience state violence in many ways, and we’ve got to stop pushing these pressing issues to the sidelines.
Read More7 Lies ‘Nice Guys’ Will Tell You (And Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them)
This author’s date felt entitled to women in exchange for supposed kindness – but now she recognizes his words as red flags. Here’s what you need to know if someone makes one of these popular claims to you.
Read More3 Reasons to Doubt the Most Widely Believed Biology-Based Gender Myths
When a behavior feels like second nature, it’s hard to imagine that it could be learned. But here are some of the many facts that challenge the idea of biological gender roles.
Read MoreWhat’s Mansplaining? Here’s How (And Why) You Need to Stop Privileged Explaining
Mansplaining, whitesplaining – this is exactly why so many of us wish Matt Damon had stopped before talking over Effie Brown, a producer and a black woman, on the issue of diversity. Here’s what the problem is, and how you can make sure you’re not part of it.
Read MoreWhat Is Fempathizing? 5 Ways to Recognize This Act of Internalized Sexism
Have you ever noticed how mansplaining is commonplace, but women are socialized to hold back? These signs of fempathizing might feel familiar – and this author has some empowering ideas for making a change.
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