Featured hashtags and their meanings
The deeper exploration of each subject so people who don’t know the meanings of each have a quick understanding.
Treating a person or group differently because of the beliefs they hold about a religion
It is not US!
As I have seen no stories in this hashtag I took it upon myself to speak out for people who are suffering from the effects of #religousdiscrimination .There are people many who think that women wearing hijab or niqab are terrorists, and Muslim women are often asked to (if not…
Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s size or weight
One Size Fits All?
When looking for new clothes, stores, whether it be online or in a store, don’t always carry the right size. If you are not “standard size” it can be incredibly hard to find something that fits and feels comfortable. There are typically fewer plus or petite sizes which makes for…
Construction of a standard for beauty and attractiveness, and judgments made about people on the basis of how well or poorly they meet the standard
Sexual assault is defined as unwanted sexual contact
Aren’t I too young for this?
The truth is you’re not, and that’s a shame. You may remember if you were a young girl, either being taught to you by your parents or a fellow kid, self-defense. I’m sorry if I seem immature when I say an eleven-year-old child shouldn’t have to know three different ways…
We aren’t the problem.
My cousin got jumped when he was walking at night on his college grounds. He had his money stolen and a bruised stomach. I remember showing up there with my mom and my aunt (his mom). He was hunched over and looked hurt, but he was alive. Mind you this,…
Dislike of or prejudice against gay people
Dislike of or prejudice against transgender people
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group
Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex
Why are Women Sexualized in Video Games?
Being a female gamer, I hate seeing constant depictions of female characters being sexualized. This depiction doesn’t give female identifying gamers a whole lot to choose from as far as female character choices in the game. When talking about sexualization in games, a big question comes to my mind. Why…
Aren’t I too young for this?
The truth is you’re not, and that’s a shame. You may remember if you were a young girl, either being taught to you by your parents or a fellow kid, self-defense. I’m sorry if I seem immature when I say an eleven-year-old child shouldn’t have to know three different ways…
We aren’t the problem.
My cousin got jumped when he was walking at night on his college grounds. He had his money stolen and a bruised stomach. I remember showing up there with my mom and my aunt (his mom). He was hunched over and looked hurt, but he was alive. Mind you this,…
I am a Woman
I remember the first time a man approached me. He was staggering, obviously drunk and in a bad state. He asked for a hug and when I refused he grabbed me by my wrist and tried to force himself onto me. I immediately shoved him off and threw my hands…
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage
What is Intersectionality?
Intersectionality is the complex crossroads of the social identities that make up a person. These different identities create individual privileges and disadvantages, both caused by discrimination. What are social identities? Social identities are the categories that have been created by societal pressures and institutions. These categories divide to people into…
Belonging to a population group or subgroup made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent
Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people
Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age
Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class