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What is Misogyny, and How to Recognize a Misogynist

What is Misogyny, and How to Recognize a Misogynist

Misogyny is such a large and complex issue that full explication within PolicyMic’s 500-word article guideline is impossible. However, this is a darn good attempt.

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15 Signs You're Actually a Feminist

15 Signs You're Actually a Feminist

Katy Perry recently announced that even though she believes in the strength of women, she's not a feminist. Are you? Take a quick quiz to find out!

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Transphobia Has No Place in Feminism

Transphobia Has No Place in Feminism

Discrimination exists within feminist spaces, and nowhere is that clearer than in the vile bigotry aimed at trans women.

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American Feminism Can Do More Harm Than Good

American Feminism Can Do More Harm Than Good

The rapid spread of Western feminist ideals via social media can be down-right dangerous. Just ask Amina Tyler in Tunisia.

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Why Calling Gender Inequality 'Our Greatest Civilizational Failure' is Melodramatic

Why Calling Gender Inequality 'Our Greatest Civilizational Failure' is Melodramatic

David Rothkopf's recent column in Foreign Policy on women's rights is on the right track, but then falls short. Here's why.

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Gul Meena Attempted Honor Killing: Don't Blame Islam

Gul Meena Attempted Honor Killing: Don't Blame Islam

Gul Meena was attacked and almost killed by her brother in an "honor killing." But this is not about Islam, it's about the global story of female oppression.

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Why I, As a Muslim Woman, Don't Support FEMEN

Why I, As a Muslim Woman, Don't Support FEMEN

By making it seem like the hijab is a symbol of oppression, FEMEN isn’t giving the millions of Muslim women who choose to cover their heads and their body’s freedom. It mocks them.

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Kasandra Perkins: How Feminism Failed Jovan Belcher Victim

Kasandra Perkins: How Feminism Failed Jovan Belcher Victim

If it's too hard for feminists to understand how important inclusion is, then for the sake of women like domestic violence victim Kasandra Perkins, let the movement fall off the cliff.

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