Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
Why I Will Continue to Be Offended by Jokes About Dark Skin
Colorism is not a joke. And no, we shouldn’t “lighten up.” Here’s why justifying jokes about dark skin is way more harmful than you might think.
Read MoreWhat Are the Odds You’ll Go to Prison?
The chances of a white guy going to prison is 1 out of 17. But for black guys, the chances are 1 out of 3. Why? Lots of reasons – namely, racism. Check out this video on the prison industrial complex for a quick, but in-depth understanding of what it means for oppression to exist on a structural, institutionalized level and how that affects people’s day-to-day lives.
Read MoreCriminal Injustice: 5 Disturbing Facts About Women of Color and the Prison Industrial Complex
In the US, incarceration is used as a tool to enforce societal hierarchy and maintain systems of privilege. The people who comprise our prison population usually end up in the criminal justice system due to the circumstances of their oppression – and more than ever, those people are women of color. Read on to discover why this is a feminist issue that needs attention.
Read MoreHere’s a Much-Needed History Lesson on the Origins of the Term ‘Women of Color’
Have you ever wondered where the term “women of color” came from? Have you mistakenly assumed that it was created by white people? Are you unsure about how you feel about it? Check out this awesome video where Loretta Ross gives a history lesson on how it came to be, what it really means, and why it’s so important. Let us know if you use it – and why or why not.
Read MoreHow to Support Your Young, Indigenous Daughter in Fighting Hypersexualization
The hypersexualization of indigenous women is at the forefront of oppression. So what can parents do to wade through this with them?
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