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What happens to the spiritual life of a young girl who is made to understand, consciously or subconsciously, that she has no place in the spiritual domain except as a consumer of someone else’s God?

By Joan Chittister
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Sister Joan D. Chittister is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, and advocate. She has written more than sixty books focusing both on monasticism and interfaith issues such as peace, justice, and equality, especially for women in church and society.

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Full Story: Gender Identity

Tracey Wilson and Harriet Cunningham are two 10-year-olds who were born as boys, but identify as girls. While their parents accept who they are -others don't -- and "that" has ignited a debate - with both schools and the BC government.

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Gender Identity Documentary | My Experiences of Changing Gender | Only Human

Crossing gender must be the most dramatic personal journey of all. This two-part special gives us incredible first-hand accounts from transsexuals about their experience of changing gender—often at huge emotional and financial cost.

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New Research Documents the Severity of LGBTQA+ Conversion Practices—and Why Faith Matters in Recovery

New research reveals the harms of religion-based LGBTQA+ conversion practices are more severe than previously thought. All survivors needed help balancing the relationship between their LGBTQA+ identity and their faith, family and culture.

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Timothy W. Jones, Jennifer Power, Tiffany Jones
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Slut-Shaming, Whorephobia, and the Unfinished Sexual Revolution

The sexual revolution is unfinished. A sexual double standard between men and women still exists, and society continues to punish bad girls and reward good ones. Until we eliminate good-girl privilege and bad-girl stigma, women will not be fully free to embrace their sexuality.

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Meredith Ralston
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Russell Means Final Interview - The Sacred Feminine and Gender Roles

Before his passing last year, the legendary Russell Means agreed to meet with us for what would turn out to be one of his last interviews. We will be sharing select clips from this unreleased interview over the upcoming months.

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2013
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Black Trans Female Empowerment—Mila Jam—TEDxPrincetonWomen

Lessons in radical self love & unapologetic existence for women: black, Trans, femme and beyond. A path to owning your identity, purpose and presence.

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What Happens When Women Stop Believing the Lies—Mina Shah—TEDxBocaRaton

Mina believes empowering all women to confidently say “no” to what they do not want, so they can gracefully and unapologetically speak up for what they “do” want, gives them the power to positively impact their own lives, the lives of others, and ultimately the world.

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How I Unlearned Dangerous Lessons About Masculinity - Eldra Jackson

In a powerful talk, educator Eldra Jackson III shares how he unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity through Inside Circle, an organization that leads group therapy for incarcerated men. Now he's helping others heal by creating a new image of what it means to be a whole, healthy man.

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Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era

One of the headlines of the 2012 Presidential campaign was the demise of the white American male voter as a dominant force in the political landscape.

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Michael Kimmel
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Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone - Men Included - Michael Kimmel - TED Talks

Yes, we all know it’s the right thing to do. But Michael Kimmel makes the surprising, funny, practical case for treating men and women equally in the workplace and at home. It’s not a zero-sum game, but a win-win that will result in more opportunity and more happiness for everybody.

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