Tag: Feminism
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The Truth about Straight Relationships(And what we can learn from LGBTQ Couples)
Dating, relationships, and marriage are things that most humans do. These things, at times, are fun, exciting, and meaningful. Conversely, they can be challenging and downright dangerous for some people. I’m a licensed social worker who has worked with countless young men and women. It seems that sexism and patriarchy, in many ways, can hinder…
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My Miniskirt Brings All the Boys to the Yard: Erykah Badu and Feminism
A few weeks before Beyonce had the social media thirsty for #lemonade, Prince was still rocking out Atlanta with his own brand of purple magic, and before President Obama came at the black lives matter movement activists sideways….singer, songwriter, and Queen of the Hoteps Erykah Badu made some comments on Twitter that sparked an intense…