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A Tale Of Two Spectrums: The Challenges of Being Both Queer and Autistic
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The Performance Issue Is Out Now!
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DEPRESSION, DEBT, AND DISPARITIES: HOW WOMEN’S FINANCES AFFECT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
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TALKING BACK FEMINIST MEDIA CONFERENCE: CALLOUT FOR BREAKTIME ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEERS!
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TICKETS SALES ARE OPEN! THE 2021 TALKING BACK FEMINIST MEDIA CONFERENCE
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Announcements
The 2021 Talking Back Feminist Media Conference: Callout for Breaktime Activities and Volunteers!
We are seeking creative short activities for breaktimes, and other conference volunteers! READ MORE
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In the Blog
Hey, Progressives: Please Stop Being Jerks about Disability
With allies like these, do we need enemies? READ MORE
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Announcements
Tickets Sales Are OPEN! The 2021 Talking Back Feminist Media Conference
The 2021 Conference takes place online the weekend of March 13-14. The conference theme is Feminist Media as Social Justice. READ MORE
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Announcements
The Performance Issue Is Out Now!
Dear Shameless readers, we hope that this issue finds you as well as can be, given everything that’s happening in the world, and everything that has happened since our last issue. READ MORE
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Blog Series
A Tale Of Two Spectrums: The Challenges of Being Both Queer and Autistic
“Many autistic people may come out as LGBTQ+ while some of their neurotypical peers may not because of two traits that many autistic people share: a lack of adherence to social norms and a strong sense of honesty. Openly identifying as queer may come a little easier to folks who aren’t tied to social expectations of gender and feel the need to tell the truth. However, LGBTQ+ autistic people who occupy these two dual spectrums face massive challenges in their day-to-day lives.” READ MORE
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The Gut
Camille Côté shares her experiences through creative non-fiction about looking back on the importance of listening to your body. In the midst of an unhealthy relationship, intense family changes and illness, and just trying to get through the day as a young person and comedian in her early 20’s, Camille struggled with the dissonance of trying to ignore her gut and how important it is to listen to what your body is trying to tell you. Content warning for mentions of drug use. READ MORE
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In the Blog
Depression, Debt, and Disparities: How Women’s Finances Affect Their Mental Health
Finances are about far more than one’s standard of living. They mean more than just having the luxury of going out and buying that designer handbag you’ve had your eye on or making sure you’re getting around town in a truly tricked-out ride. Financial issues are, fundamentally, a matter of social justice. And, increasingly, they’re linked to overall quality of life. Economic disparities are being linked to health disparities. This includes not only inequities in access … READ MORE
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In the Blog
How To Eat Ethically After An Eating Disorder
But first, a classic chicken and egg problem: “Are vegetarian diets a risk factor for disordered eating, or – and research strongly favours this option – do those at risk of eating disorders gravitate towards vegetarian diets?” READ MORE
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In the Blog
“I Woke Up Like This”: The Beauty Industry, Gaslighting, And The Bravery Of Loving Yourself
“The way women have been taught to tear each other down does not actually benefit us. If we want to create supportive spaces, our only option is sisterhood — and unfollowing accounts that don’t support our mental health. One of the best things we can do to improve our body image is to curate our Instagram feeds.” READ MORE
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Blog Series
Passing the Test: Girls, Autism, and Stereotypes
Many autistic girls receive a late diagnosis, and some may not even be diagnosed at all. But misdiagnosis is just the beginning; stereotypes about autism erase autistic girls’ and women’s experiences and perpetuate stigma. READ MORE
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