Dialogue and Opinion
How to Speak to Be Heard
November 2, 2016
How to Speak to Be Heard
Our patriarchal society has taught us to use our words as weapons, but imagine the world of difference that could…
Emotional Debts and the Expectation of Kindness
October 31, 2016
Emotional Debts and the Expectation of Kindness
As a woman, I have been socialized to bear the emotional burden of the people I interact with-- whether they…
Privacy as a Privilege: An Intersectional Perspective on Street Harassment
October 31, 2016
Privacy as a Privilege: An Intersectional Perspective on Street Harassment
The story seems to go the same way each time that we tell it: we are tired of facing physical,…
Feminism 101: What is Gaslighting?
October 31, 2016
Feminism 101: What is Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a common psychological trick that removes accountability and stifles discourse by laying blame on the victim or convincing…
How College Wrecked My Mental Health
October 31, 2016
How College Wrecked My Mental Health
We are pushing ourselves to our absolute limits at institutions like American college campuses that do little to change this…
Reconstructing Ally Politics (and the Ally-Industrial Complex)
October 26, 2016
Reconstructing Ally Politics (and the Ally-Industrial Complex)
Instructing one another on the ways in which we are racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, etc. simply reinforces the self-righteous conduct…
“That Doesn’t Hurt”: On Pain, Invalidation, and Credibility
October 23, 2016
“That Doesn’t Hurt”: On Pain, Invalidation, and Credibility
When we look at these scenarios, what is crucial to notice is that dynamics of privilege define these interactions... Essentially,…
The Politics of the Nuclear Family
October 23, 2016
The Politics of the Nuclear Family
Capitalism and patriarchy reinforce one another by means of the nuclear family - the true liberation of women requires the…
Braids in the Workplace
October 15, 2016
Braids in the Workplace
My “black” hairstyle is in no way a reflection of my work ethic, skills, or qualifications as an employee.
Crying in Public
October 12, 2016
Crying in Public
The invisible, extra burden of a public cry feels so illogical. So what’s the big deal with crying in public?