It seems like a noble, enlightened thing to say: “I don’t see race.” and in a sense it is, right?
5 Simple Ways Men Can Better Respect Women
Here are five simple things you should probably stop doing if you want to show that you have respect for women and actually see them as your equals.
Here are five simple things you should probably stop doing if you want to show that you have respect for women and actually see them as your equals.
How Women Are Pressured Into Being Sexy, but Punished for Being Sexual
The trouble is that women are disproportionately expected to bank on their sex appeal — in Hollywood and beyond — while being admonished for doing just that.
The trouble is that women are disproportionately expected to bank on their sex appeal — in Hollywood and beyond — while being admonished for doing just that.
6 Reasons Your Discomfort With They/Them Pronouns Reveals Unchecked Cis Privilege
If you don’t understand the point of using the correct pronouns or get upset having to think about them, it’s probably because of your cis privilege.
If you don’t understand the point of using the correct pronouns or get upset having to think about them, it’s probably because of your cis privilege.
11 Common Ways White Folks Avoid Taking Responsibility for Racism in the US
A structural understanding recognizes racism as a default system that institutionalizes an unequal distribution of resources and power between white people and people of color.
A structural understanding recognizes racism as a default system that institutionalizes an unequal distribution of resources and power between white people and people of color.
5 Reasons Why We Need to Ditch the Concept of Virginity for Good
Virginity is a social construction that came about because of the commodification of women.
Virginity is a social construction that came about because of the commodification of women.
7 Phrases You May Not Think Are Fat Shaming – But Definitely Are
Fat people are regularly shamed for their weight by doctors and told that being thin is morally superior.
Fat people are regularly shamed for their weight by doctors and told that being thin is morally superior.
‘We’re All Just Different!’ How White People Are Co-Opting Intersectionality
Working in student affairs on a university campus, I feel like I hear the words “intersectionality” or “intersectional” said out loud at least twenty times a day (No exaggeration).
Working in student affairs on a university campus, I feel like I hear the words “intersectionality” or “intersectional” said out loud at least twenty times a day (No exaggeration).
Babies Don’t ‘Ruin’ Bodies: 3 Reasons To Stop Saying They Do
Here are three reasons to stop saying babies “ruin” our bodies!
Here are three reasons to stop saying babies “ruin” our bodies!
What Privilege Really Means (and Doesn’t Mean) – to Clear up Your Doubts Once and for All
If you get upset when someone points out that you have privilege, that probably means you don’t fully understand what privilege is.
If you get upset when someone points out that you have privilege, that probably means you don’t fully understand what privilege is.
What Would the Yellow Ranger Do?: On the Exotification of Asian Women
It's just a question, it's harmless.
It’s just a question, it’s harmless.
We’re Done ‘Asking Nicely’ – Why Disruptive Protests Are Necessary For Justice
I have been involved in many direct-action protests, disruptions, marches, and other demonstrations before and after Trayvon.
I have been involved in many direct-action protests, disruptions, marches, and other demonstrations before and after Trayvon.
6 Awful Things That Happen When We Think ‘Good’ People Can’t Be Rapists or Abusers
If we stop thinking in the absolute binaries of “good” people and “abusers,” we can actually begin to free ourselves and our communities from cycles of violence.
If we stop thinking in the absolute binaries of “good” people and “abusers,” we can actually begin to free ourselves and our communities from cycles of violence.
Here’s the Problem With ‘You Can’t Love Someone Else Until You Love Yourself’
Do you believe that you can’t love someone else until you love yourself?
Do you believe that you can’t love someone else until you love yourself?
What They Really Mean When They Say They’re Not a Feminist
What do you think when someone says “I’m not a feminist?”
What do you think when someone says “I’m not a feminist?”
So Your Trans Friend Is Transitioning and You Want To Be Supportive – Here Are 6 Ways How
So your friend has just come out to you as transgender. This is a huge step.
So your friend has just come out to you as transgender. This is a huge step.