Posts Tagged ‘Gender’
Here’s Why ‘Raising Awareness’ About Trans Lives Isn’t Good Enough
Caitlyn Jenner, Janet Mock, Laverne Cox. With trans people more visible than ever in the media, the way most of us talk about trans issues is misleading – and even harmful. Here’s how we can do better.
Read More4 Tired Tropes That Perfectly Explain What Misogynoir Is – And How You Can Stop It
The “Sassy Black Woman,” the conversations about Rihanna’s BBHMM – what does it all mean for Black women? If you recognize your behavior in any of this author’s examples, keep reading to learn how to make a change.
Read MoreHow I Stopped Internalizing the Shame of Rape Culture
If you can relate to the way this author learned about keeping her body safe, then you probably carry a lot of shame. Get some relief with this inspiring story of learning to embrace your womanhood.
Read MoreShe Imagined Catcalls As Cheeseburgers – And Proved Why Street Harassment Sucks
“Hey, I would love if strangers gave me cheeseburgers all the time!” This is hilarious – think people will finally get the problem with street harassment if you show them this?
Read More8 Tips for Coming Out as Non-Binary
Coming out as non-binary comes with a host of challenges. But it is possible to come out, and these tips can help.
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