Philosophy

Pondering the deep issues in identity and gender

Stepping Cognitive Bias Back to Move Gender Theory Forward

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When our theories of the Universe limit our observations of its diversity

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy
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Dreaming Together, Waking Into a New World

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Living real life with other beautiful and functional dreamers

Tucker Lieberman
Tucker Lieberman
Philosophy

Sex, Gender, and Magic

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Our greatest change is born from the spaces between

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

Distinguishing Gender by Utility to Humans

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Moments to allow "cis" and "trans" into my vocabulary

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

Damming the River of Wisdom

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The current of the Universe: swim or go extinct

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

Morons Playing at Monarchy

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Donald Trump's lasting legacy of hate

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Society

Transgender Ambivalence

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Acceptance, be it internal or external is something we all struggle with in the trans community.

Stephanie Dharma
Society

Creating My Signature Curves

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Realizing the finer points of gender through handwriting

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Personal
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Pushing Through a Hard Time

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When I think of my gender identity, I think of a Jell-O blob. It's a mass, so it exists, but it's not exactly a 'thing.'

Tucker Lieberman
Tucker Lieberman
Philosophy

The Power of the Liminal Other

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The magic and benefits of being transgender

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

The Effect of Physical Appearance on Identity

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Discovering the inner through change of the outer

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Philosophy

From Flower Maiden to Owl Face: A Transgender Allegory

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The lesson Welsh myth teaches about identity

Amethysta Herrick
Amethysta Herrick
Society