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Learn how to apply feminism to your real life in order to work through issues, stand up for yourself, live your truth, and take collective action. Featuring interviews with feminists from across the movement, we'll explore how to deal with the everyday violence, dominance, and silencing that we experience due to our gender, sexual orientation, race, class, size, and more.
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Liberalism vs. conservatism is at the heart of American politics. And while engaging in healthy debate is encouraged, stepping over the line of respectful disagreement and engaging in personal attacks or hate speech is never okay — for either side. Based on her article Six Reasons Why the Liberal Disdain of Conservatives is Wrong, Shannon Ridgway w…
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The topics of fertility and reproduction have gone from being one of the most intimate aspects of people's lives to one of the most public, profit-driven aspects. Many people are told that they should not fear their biological clocks ticking because fertility science will always be readily available and on their side. Miriam Zoll, however, has prov…
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Consent is a topic that often has much confusion surrounding it. But in order to have positive sexual experiences, consent is a must-have in any endeavor. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of what consent is and have little-to-no idea on how to get consent before engaging in sexual acts with a partner. Based on her video Getting Consent, Erin …
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It happens to many people every day. You meet someone new, you become mesmerized by them, and eventually fall in love. And then, it happens: You become codependent and start neglecting yourself, your desires, and ultimately, your happiness. Codependency is an issue that affects many people in their relationships and can rob them of their relationsh…
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When the concept of patriarchy is brought up, many people tend to think that it’s an issue of the past. However, we know that this definitely is not the case. Patriarchy is, in fact, a major issue that still affects the livelihood of everyone — men included! Living in a patriarchal society places immense pressure on people of all genders to fit int…
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In a society that constantly advertises, praises, and caters to women with slim figures, it can be difficult for a curvy woman to accept their bodies, and as a result, they deprive themselves (and their bodies) of love. But everyone is entitled to a relationship with their body that is based in care and respect. It’s time to stop thinking of your b…
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In their day-to-day lives, women are oftentimes propositioned by men for dates: The only problem with this is that these propositions are oftentimes riddled with sexually-charged statements. And while we, as feminists, don’t want to discourage men from approaching women in whom they are interested, we do want to put an end to sexualization and obje…
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Navigating the dating world as a feminist can be frustrating and challenging, regardless of your gender identity and sexual orientation. The dating pool can feel awfully slim when you’re looking for a partner that shares your feminist values and ideals. In this episode, we will explore a few of the empowering and self-affirming ways to approach the…
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It’s a common misconception that feminism employs misandry. There are a number of places where this misconception comes from, but regardless of the sources, they all have one thing in common: They serve to derail feminist conversations and distract from important issues at hand. In this episode, we will discuss the misconception that “all feminists…
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Gender is a universe, ever expanding and growing. Join leaders from the Brown Boi pProject as they share the impact of this transformative new organization, challenging masculine privilege as queer and trans* folk, and embedding gender in race and culture. The Brown Bois will discuss how Third Wave Feminism meets Trans* Liberation and how notions o…
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The thing about self-image and cultivating positive, awesome body-love is that you have to work at it. And the first step toward working at it is recognizing that you’ve been taught lies by society, and then committing yourself to unlearning that nonsense and filling yourself with respect and admiration instead. This applies to every aspect of our …
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In today’s difficult world, many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy or negative self-perception based on the messages they’ve received since birth. These negative messages are often related to gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and other aspects of ourselves that make us who we are. Often, these negative messages become internalized …
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For gender non-conforming people, navigating a world that is organized via a male/female gender binary becomes a daily struggle. In this episode, we will examine some of the ways in which we can create safer space for gender non-conforming people. The creation of safer space is not only beneficial for gender non-conforming people, but it is key to …
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When someone you care about tells you that they had been sexually violated, you may not know what would be the best way to support them. Despite how many of us know or are survivors, we are usually not taught how to best respond and may end up reacting in disempowering or unhelpful ways unintentionally. Based on our article How To Help A Friend Who…
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Talking to your son about the messages he receives about what it means to “be a man” can feel daunting to say the least. We aren’t usually taught the skills to have conversations that help others unpack their assumptions, critically think about society’s messages, and develop their own opinions. And it can be particularly difficult to have these co…
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Some parent trying to raise their children outside of the gender binary have turned to Gender Neutral Parenting. It focuses on not forcing any preconceived gender norms onto their child so they can find their own comfort spot on the gender spectrum. But since it's relatively new concept to our society, what that actually means concretely can feel a…
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Saying “no” to a request for sexual activity can often bring up feelings of shame and awkwardness, even with people with whom we are in ongoing relationships. In a culture where we’re taught to not rock the boat, saying “no” to a simple (platonic) request may be hard, much less saying “no” to someone that you actually really like and want to do som…
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Having a productive conversation about privilege with someone who doesn’t know what that means is difficult to say the least. When people first learn about privilege, it can often lead to feelings of defensiveness, denial, or guilt – none of which are helpful to addressing intersectional systems of privilege and marginalization. Based on Everyday F…
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