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Men, not hormones, are the leading cause of postpartum depression
Why your postpartum depression is probably the joint fault of society and your partner.
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Zawn Villines
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What do you say to people who call you a man-hater? Feminist Advice Friday
A reader wonders how to counter the argument that feminism is anti-man.
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'You're never satisfied with anything!' How sexist men escape accountability
Sexist men act like applying any standard at all to them is oppression.
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Zawn Villines
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How can I be a good husband, not just a not-bad one? Feminist Advice Friday paid subscriber bonus
A man wants to be more than just not-abusive.
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Zawn Villines
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Why household labor inequity is abuse
A reminder that it's not an accident, not a minor inconvenience, and not something women cause with bad communication.
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Zawn Villines
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Does the red pill guy get the girl? Feminist Advice Friday
A male reader wonders about the ultimate payoff of red pill ideology
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Zawn Villines
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'But I don't care about that task!' The weapons sexist men use
Men undermine the value of the work their partners do as a way of getting out of household labor.
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Zawn Villines
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Do women pick bad men, or are abusers just skilled liars? Feminist Advice Friday paid subscriber bonus
A reader wonders if educating women about red flags will really protect them from abusive relationships.
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Has he really changed?
"But I've changed, you fucking bitch" seems to be the party line of the abusive man.
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Zawn Villines
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Does neurodivergence mean I can't expect my husband to do his fair share? Feminist Advice Friday
Readers report that their partners think neurodivergence is a pass not to do household labor.
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Zawn Villines
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Reader chat: Your favorite Feminist Advice Friday letter, plus a call for updates.
A reader AMA and subscriber chat
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Ruining every vacation with a bad mood: The weapons sexist men use series (paid subscriber bonus)
Bad moods as a form of abuse and control
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Zawn Villines
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