Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh yeah, he’s gay. You can tell- he totally looks gay”? However, there is no “way” to look gay, rather various gender identities and performances. Often we conflate certain gender performances with certain sexual orientation, which is not always accurate. io Tillett Wright wants to shatter that myth with […]

Read More Quick Hit: “People Don’t Fit into Over-Simplified Boxes”

Yesterday, US Magazine featured an interview with the host of The Bachelor Chris Harrison about the future of the show and potentially spicing up the cast. When asked if they would ever consider a “less hunky, chubby guy”, Harrison was quick to say no. And not just a simple no– that wouldn’t be fat shame-y […]

Read More No “Fatties” for The Bachelor? Why TV Only Wants to See Skinny PDA

*Trigger Warning for sexual assault and rape*   Two weeks ago, former NFL football player Darren Sharper was charged with rape on multiple accounts. According to court files, Sharper drugged 11 people and raped 7 women. The scenarios described by the victims suggests the met Sharper at the bar, gave them a drink, and then […]

Read More “He wouldn’t need to rape someone- he is hot” and misconceptions of sexual assault

While domestic violence and sexual assault is an issue we in the feminist community are familiar with, we sometimes tend to leave some people out of the conversation. For example, what ethnicity do you think has the highest rate of violence against women? Chances are you might not have even thought to guess Native American […]

Read More Quick Hit: Native American Women and Legal Protection Against Assault

I hope you took deltatheory’s advice yesterday in his quick hit but if you did not, go now! He suggested you watch Ellen Page’s speech at the HRC Time to Thrive event where she came out as a lesbian. Honestly, take 9 minutes to stop playing Candy Crush or Instagramming, and watch this amazing, heartfelt, […]

Read More Why I Love Ellen Page

Last week, mymanifesta’s post got me thinking about the prospects of Hillary Clinton, and other women for that matter, running for office in 2016. Women like Hillary, Elizabeth Warren, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers have all been in the spotlight recently for the moves they are making in their respective parties. But while they may be […]

Read More “Look at What She is Wearing to the Debate” and the Objectification of Female Politicians

Today, one of my friends sent me a link to this video. Titled Oppressed Majority, the film aims to flip the script of gendered violence and sexual assault by placing men in situations women often find themselves in. The video is in French, so you need to follow with subtitles, but I just think it […]

Read More QUICK HIT: What if the Roles Were Reversed?

Homophobia on college campuses is nothing new unfortunately. With instances of homophobia happening almost instantly, it can be hard to find outlets and organizations that promote equality across campuses, involving both LGBT and ally students. One organization, though, is getting real about the problem. The Get REAL campaign is open to any and all that […]

Read More Get REAL: How to Promote Equality on College Campuses

This past Christmas, I tried to negotiate how I was going to purchase my family Christmas presents with my poor college kid budget. Oh how I longed for a simpler time! Where are the Christmases of past where all I had to worry about was leaving carrots out for reindeer, making sure I wore my […]

Read More Monsters, Barbies, and American Girls- Oh my! Where to Find Body Positive Dolls

Oxford Dictionaries has proclaimed the word of the year to be “selfies”. Selfies, or photos taken of the self usually on a cellphone for those who live under a rock, have taken over social media and are especially prevalent among women. Feminist blogs have been buzzing this week over whether selfies are empowering for women […]

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