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The Historical Stereotypes of Black Women
Since slavery, the Black female body has been perceived as a threat and has been treated accordingly. The prominent stereotypes of Black women that have grown stronger over time portray Black women as needing to be policed and surveilled.
A Closer Look at Second Wave Feminism
The sisterhood and support I saw on Sex Education, immediately reminded me of second-wave feminism and the tactics women used during this time. But, don’t you dare think we’re going to talk about second-wave feminism without a conversation about race. I mean, the civil rights movement was happening at the same time folks.
What is Consent? How Is It Communicated?
Consent can be a tricky and confusing subject. Everyone knows we need consent, but what exactly is it? Check out this post, and find out!
Mr. Security Guard, Kindness is Not An Invitation
Get ready for a personal experience featuring the tired, old lesson that a smile is not an invitation for harassment. Can I get a woot woot de la toot if you can relate!
Dieting Culture: Does dieting Cause More Harm Than Good?
By age ten, 80% of girls have been on a diet. Dieting culture is all around us. Diets are the norm. But, are they healthy?
Queering Blackness
The word “queer” is often thought of explicitly in terms of sexuality. But here, queerness is defined and pushed deeper. Looking at what “queer” means to others, state violence, Michael Brown, and activism this piece explores the queerness of blackness.
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