Identity & Discrimination

• Identity Charts: Designed for students but applicable to anyone, these charts help us consider the factors that influence who we are
• “5 Awesome, Immediate Self-Care Resources For When You Feel Like Actual Garbage”: Videos, apps, and podcasts for getting you through periods of self-judgment or loathing
• Identity Poems: Read these classic works reflecting on personal identity
• “What To Do If You Feel Like You’re Being Discriminated Against At Work”: Next steps for individuals facing sexism, racism, ageism, and more in their workplace
• “52 Mental Health Resources for Disabled People, POC, LGBTQ Folks, and More”: Find a provider who is educated in and experienced working with unique facets of your identity and/or experience

Age

• “Five Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination”: From networking to creating your own job, this article describes ways that older members of the workforce can maintain their influence
• “6 Ways to Prove You’re a Victim of Age Discrimination”: Ways you can effectively argue against suspected discrimination
• “7 Ways to Overcome Ageism”: What you can do to fight stereotypes regarding age
• “Help with Aging”: Get advice about how to manage your finances later in life

Gender

• “8 Helpful Comments To Use When Someone Is Being Transphobic”: This video (transcript also available) lists some options for replying to ignorant comments
• Refuge Restrooms: Find trans-friendly restrooms in your location
• Our Bible: An app for LGBTQA individuals who feel isolated from their religion due to their sexuality/gender
• “A Get-Started Guide to LGBT Mental Health Resources”: A guide for locating providers who can meet your unique needs
• Genderqueer and Nonbinary Identities: While this blog no longer appears to be active, its archives are full of helpful tools and information on things like “Coming Out FAQ” and finding resources in your area

Race/Ethnicity

• “Coping with Race Related Stress”: A thorough article from Brown University on how college students may face and cope with race-related challenges such as prejudice and imposter syndrome
• Guidance for Supporting Black Lives: Civil Rights Corps has compiled resources to help you take active steps in supporting Black lives and wellbeing
• Black Lives Matter Meditation: Dr. Candice Nicole created this meditation for healing from racial trauma
• “4 Self-Care Practices For When Working As a Woman of Color Has Got You Down”: Advice for caring for oneself in a workspace where microagressions and marginalization are present
• Rate My Media: Rate books, films, class courses, and more on their racial equity and inclusion
• Therapy For Black Men: A directory of therapists across the US who are specifically trained in the issues faced by black men
• “5 Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing”: This article looks at the social impact of white-centrism in the public’s view of mental health. It offers ideas for promoting mental health practices both personally and in one’s community.
• BEAM: Find trainings, videos, articles, and more about promoting mental health among black communities
• Sanamente: Spanish-language resources and articles about mental health
• Stronghearts Native Helpline: A domestic violence helpline for American Indians and Alaskan Natives
• Sound Bath for Black Lives: A meditation utilizing sound from Dr. Mariel Buque
• Liberate: Meditate with this app created by and for POC

Religion

• “Anti-Prejudice Tools” for American Muslims: Advice for fighting Islamophobic stereotypes
• Ways to take action: This list from the Anti-Defamation League (see “Advocate”) shares ways you can fight antisemitism and other forms of hate, from legislative advocacy to crime reporting

Sex

• “4 Ways We Can All Stop Everyday Sexism In Its Tracks”: Methods that can be used to halt sexist commentary and/or actions
• “How to Fight Subtle Sexism At Work”: Tips for overcoming a sexist environment

Sexual Orientation

• “Health Questions for Gay Men”: Sexual health tips from the Mayo Clinic
• “A Get-Started Guide to LGBT Mental Health Resources”: Guides for finding medical care and support groups in your area
• Our Bible: App for LGBTQA individuals who feel isolated from their religion due to their sexuality/gender
• “Tips For Navigating Tough Conversations on LGBTQ Issues”: Written with the holiday season in mind, but relevant year-round, this article from the Human Rights Campaign offers advice for discussing religion, staying safe, responding to proposals of conversion therapy, and more.

Socioeconomic Class

• Class and Activism Kit: Bring class awareness to your vision of the world, and learn how to engage in inclusive discussions and promote cross-class movements
• Social Services: These government-sponsored programs are designed to help families and individuals struggling with their income
• Six Policies to Reduce Economic Inequality: Get behind these evidence-based policy solutions for closing economic disparities
• Low-Income Student Scholarships: Scholarships designed to support low-income students applying for college

Age

• “Challenging Ageism: How Can We Change the Conversation?”: Advice for supporting older adults and fighting age-related discrimination and stereotypes
• “The Cruelty of Calling Older Adults ‘Sweetie’ Or ‘Honey’”: A guide on ageist language to avoid
• “Change Your Ageist Attitude”: Debunking various ageist myths

Gender

• Supporting the Transgender People In Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally: Guidelines organized by the National Center for Transgender Equality
• “6 Ways to Support Transgender and Nonbinary People Right Now”: Easy steps you can take to fight inequality
• “Becoming a Male Ally At Work”: This video lecture from Emilie Aries describes how men can promote gender equality in the workplace (required LinkedIn login)
• “7 Things Genderqueer People Want You To Know”: Educate yourself on the nuances of gender identity in order to grow as an ally
• “Resources for Partners of Transgender People”: Blogs, videos, forums, and more
• Transgender Partners: Chatrooms, forums, websites, books, and more for the friends, family, and significant others of transgender individuals
• “A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns”: Want to use correct pronouns but not sure how they work? Check out this guide

Race/Ethnicity

• “Race, Culture, and Ethnicity”: This PDF guide features resources teachers can use in their classrooms to discuss race and create an anti-bias atmosphere
• “Disrupting Systemic Whiteness in the Mindfulness Movement”: Dr. Angela Rose Black, founder of Mindfulness for the People, discusses the lack of diversity in the mindfulness movement as well as ways to move towards change
• “Guidance to Support the Black Community”: Learn how to be an ally, and why silence = complicity
• “Don’t Be a Bystander: 6 Tips For Responding to Racist Attacks” (also applicable to sexism, transphobia, and other forms of prejudicial violence) (Video)
• “The Painful and Liberating Process of Facing My Own Privilege”: A white woman discusses the difficult but rewarding decision to examine her own unconscious privileges and prejudices
• “For Our White Friends Desiring to Be Allies”: Advice on how to support and uplift marginalized communities from a position of racial privilege
• The 7 Circles of Whiteness: This tool is designed to bring promote self-reflection and anti-racist allyship
• “Mind-Body Approaches to Racial Justice Solidarity”: Therapist and activist Jacky Casumbal describes how to promote mental and physical wellness while fighting for racial justice
• Expressive Writing Prompts to Explore White Fragility: Take a creative approach to reflecting on whiteness, spiritual bypassing, and related themes

Sex

• “10 Tips to Fight Gender Discrimination”: A list of 10 ways that men can support women in the workplace.
• National Organization for Men Against Sexism: Learn more about fighting sexism in an intersectional fashion

Sexual Orientation

• Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The nation’s largest “family and ally” organization, bringing LGBTQA individuals together with supportive friends, relatives, and peers
• “10 Ways to Be An Ally & A Friend”: The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)’s list of ways to support loved ones who don’t identify as heterosexual
• Supporting the Transgender People In Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally: Guidelines organized by the National Center for Transgender Equality
• “Being an Ally to Asexual People: A Guide”: Information about how to support your Ace (asexual) friends

Socioeconomic Class

• “How to Reduce Classism in Activist Groups”: Steps to ensure that your activist organization is open to people of all classes
• “Effective Psychotherapy With Low-Income Clients”: A study on the importance of attending to social class in the therapeutic relationship

Age

• “Sixty and Me”: A community of over 100,000 women over 60 discussing travel, work, retirement, fashion, and more. It features blogs like “Want a Happy Marriage After 60?” and “Are You Ready For Retirement?”
• “To Dye or Not To Dye?: Dr. Julie Lopez on the Difficulties and Joys of Going Gray”: Therapist Julie Lopez, LICSW, PhD, explains why she chose to go gray while taking a larger look at gray hair in US society.
• “On Sex, Aging, and Living Erotically”: 20-somethings aren’t the only people who have sex lives, despite what the media tells us!
• “On Aging, Confidence, and Sports”: A sports-lover describes how aging has affected his game and his confidence
• “Stories of Aging and Living Alone”: A collection from The Atlantic

Gender

• “Our Experience Being Transgender”: In this video, two women discuss their transition from male to female
• “7 Talks on the Transgender Experience”: TED talks about expressing your true gender
• Trans Communities of Color Survive, Thrive, and Fight Back: Four transgender and/or gender/noncomforming artists created these pieces in honor of Trans Day of Resilience
• “Nancy”: A podcast from WNYC that shares stories and leads discussions on the LGBTQA experience. Episodes include “Q is Growing Up,” the story of an 11-year-old trans boy who is about to face puberty
• “Being a Trans Mathematician: A Q&A With Autumn Kent”: An interview with Autumn Kent, a mathemetician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who came out as trans in 2016
• “Seeing the Person Who Used to be Me”: This blog tells the story of a woman who’s confronted with a video of herself pre-transition while socializing with a group of new friends
• “Stories About Gender Dysphoria”: Individuals share their experiences on this webpage from The Mighty
• “On Being a Bisexual, Trans Woman”: Mey Rude describes coming out as a trans lesbian, and why she’s not about to be ashamed of her identity

Race/Ethnicity

• “On Being the Black Friend”: This post from the blog Black Girl in Maine looks at how black people are often used to validate the progressiveness of their white peers
• “The Truth About Racial Trauma”:  Therapist Stacey Thompson shares her own story learning about racial trauma, as well as advice for healing
• “Being a White Latina: Reflections on Racial and Ethnic Identities”: One woman tells the story of her “constantly changing” cultural identity.
• The Therapy for Black Girls podcast: This podcast features episodes like “Why Am I Grieving Someone I Didn’t Know?” and “Unpacking Toxic Masculinity.”
• “I’m Asian: 6 Forms of Racism I Deal With Every Day”: Learn about the everyday racism faced by many Asian-Americans
• “Letter to My Son”: By Ta-Nehisi Coates, written for his son growing up in a racist society.
• “What Being of Mixed Heritage Has Taught Me About Identity”: Four multiracial people from the UK discuss how they view race and heritage.
• “How I’ve Learned That Being a Bisexual Chinese-American Woman Doesn’t Make Me a Leftover”: A woman shares how she learned to feel pride in her identity
• “Ain’t I Latina? – 7 Afro-Boriquas Discuss Race, Identity, and Culture”: In this video, Afro-descended Puerto Rican women discuss their experiences of race.
• “Wednesday Addams is Just Another Settler”: An article from Electric Literature that discusses Thanksgiving, Standing Rock, and identity from the perspective of a Native woman
• “On Being a Chinese-American Woman”: The writer reflects on her experience being called “the worst kind of Chinese person” (Chinese-American) and how it made her think about her identity.
• “Experience of Being a Black Woman in Academia”: A woman from the UK shares her experience.
• “How Jenny Yang is Making Space for Asian Women in Comedy”: From podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You, featuring comedian Jenny Yang, this episode discusses increasing inclusivity for women and people of color in the comedy field

Religion

• “Finding My Religion”: Alicia Armeli talks about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, meeting with a Spiritual Healer in Northern Ireland, and eventually forming her religious identity
• “10 Things to Love About Being Jewish”: The results of an informal survey on what various people appreciated the most about their Jewish identity
• “How I Became An Atheist”: After growing up in a Christian household, this writer eventually chose to believe in atheism. The piece discusses military service, feelings of guilt, customizing one’s religion, and more.
• “What It’s Like Being Muslim in America”: This 2015 article discusses Islamophobia and the joint identity of being Muslim and American.
• “How Zen Buddhism Has Made Me a Better Christian”: Jaxon Evans discusses the common values held by Buddhists and Mormons, and discusses how the former faith has informed their overall beliefs.
• “I’m an Ambiguous Hindu”: A student at the Union Theological Seminary reviews their beliefs.
• “Why I Miss Being a Born Again Christian”: This Buzzfeed article looks at one woman’s experience of losing her religious faith—and what she misses about her former way of life
• “Why I Am Still A Buddhist”: The blogger discusses why they continue to identify as Buddhist despite not fully believing in Buddhism as an institutionalized religion
• “50 Powerful Women Religious Leaders to Celebrate on International Women’s Day”: An overview of influential women in religious positions across the world
• “I’m Tired of Being a Christian”: A Christian writer discusses the sense of exhaustion she feels knowing that harmful things have been done in the name of her religion
• “10 American Muslim Women You Should Know”: This article highlights the work of 10 women who are “upending [their] community’s and the world’s limited notions of what a Muslim woman is capable of doing.”
• “Jewish Trauma May Be Passed Down through Generations”: The writer reflects on her own experiences and the epigenetic evidence for inherited trauma

Sex

• “Being Female in Science”: Several women discuss their experiences with discrimination due to their biological sex.
• “I’m a B*tch and Proud of It”: How and why one woman embraced the slur
• “Transgender Men See Sexism From Both Sides”: Men discuss how they began to be treated (and to think of themselves) differently after transitioning.
• “This Is What Masculinity Really Means to Men”: This video from the Huffington Post looks at how gender stereotypes harm people of all biological sexes (required Facebook login)
• “50 Powerful Women Religious Leaders to Celebrate on International Women’s Day”: An overview of influential women in religious positions across the world
• “Experience of Being a Black Woman in Academia”: A woman from the UK shares her experience.
• “Six Female Developers That Are Breaking the Gender Stereotype”: Learn about and be inspired by these leading women in the tech industry
• “The Psychological Impact of Sexual Objectification”: Sexism is more than just unpleasant—it can have real and distressing consequences on our physical and emotional health

Sexuality

• “Nancy”: A podcast from WNYC that shares stories and leads discussions on the LGBTQA experience
• “While Writing For ‘Orange is the New Black,’ I Realized I Am Gay”: A writer from the hit Netflix series discusses how she discovered her sexual identity through her work.
• “The Asexual Story Project”: Individuals who identify as asexual share their stories on this website
• “Divorcing From Your Straight Spouse”: A blog sharing the experiences of multiple women who went through a divorce influenced by their sexual identity
• “The Coming Out Project”: Video stories from gay and lesbian individuals who discuss what it was like to come out to their loved ones.
• “The Importance of Safezones”: A poet and social service worker discusses how joining an LGBTQ group in college changed his life for the better
• The Asexual Visibility and Education Network: The largest online, asexual community.
• “How I’ve Learned That Being a Bisexual Chinese-American Woman Doesn’t Make Me a Leftover”: A woman shares how she learned to feel pride in her identity
• “On Being a Bisexual, Trans Woman”: Mey Rude describes coming out as a trans lesbian, and why she’s not about to be ashamed of her identity

Socioeconomic Class

• “The Toxic Stress of Poverty and its Effects”: Information about the effects of chronic, income-related stress on our physical wellbeing
• “Class Lives: Stories Across Our Economic Divides”: A collection of essays on class identity and struggles
• “Being Poor is Too Expensive”: A writer reflects on both research and his own experience struggling with expenses
• “When You Are Ashamed of Being Poor”: A discussion of money-related shame, particularly when it comes to worrying that your children will be ashamed of your socioeconomic status
• “American’s Forgotten Working Class”: JD Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy, describes the social ills affecting families like his own in the rust belt, from heroin use to domestic violence
• “‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Doesn’t Speak To Me”: Betsy Rader reviews JD Vance’s hit memoir, describing how it differs from her own experience growing up on less than $6,000 a year and citing the importance of providing equal opportunities for all
• “5 Lies That Dehumanize Poor People”: Learn to recognize common myths that contribute to discriminatory sentiment

Tune In

Check out our Spotify playlist for Identity & Discrimination here

• “My Life,” Billy Joel
• “Geek In The Pink,” Jason Mraz
• “What’s Going On?” Marvin Gaye
• “Just A Girl,” No Doubt
• “Love Myself,” Hailee Steinfeld
• “Hurricane,” Bob Dylan
• “Same Love,” Macklemore ft. Mary Lambert
• “Hip To Be Square,” Huey Lewis & The News
• “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done),” The Hamilton Mixtape
• “Defying Gravity,” Wicked
• “In or Out,” Ani Difranco
• “Revolution,” Nina Simone
• “Sit Still Look Pretty,” Daya
• The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades is Coming to Get Us!” Sufjan Stevens
• “Constant Craving,” k.d. Lang
• “Nikes,” Frank Ocean
• “Smalltown Boy,” Bronski Beat
• “Where is the Love?” Black Eyed Peas
• “Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls,” Book of Love
• “Boyfriend,” Tegan & Sara
• “Cranes In The Sky,” Solange
• “Follow Your Arrow,” Kacey Musgraves
• “Might Tell You Tonight,” Scissor Sisters
• “Black or White,” Michael Jackson
• “Faint of Heart,” Tegan & Sara
• “Grace Kelly,” Mika
• “Beautiful,” Christina Aguilera
• “Proud,” Tegan and Sara
• “Waiting on the World to Change,” John Mayer
• “Girl in a Country Song,” Maddie & Tae
• “Django Jane,” Janelle Monae
• “Girls Like Girls,” Hayley Kiyoko
• “Different,” Princess Nokia
• “Born This Way,” Lady Gaga
• “The Man,” Taylor Swift
• “Estoy Aqui,” Shakira
• “Mx. Machete,” Bebé Machete
• “Glass Walls,” Dounia
• “BROWN SKIN GIRL” Beyoncé, SAINt JHN, Wizkid, & Blue Ivy Carter

• “What is Personal Identity?”: This short video offers a basic explanation of identity
• “Aspects of Identity”: A brief overview of certain types of identity. Notably, these do not include identities related to sexual preference or age, but do include concepts like familial identity and migrant ancestral identity.
• “Prejudice and Discrimination”, Crash Course Psychology: A video overview of how discrimination operates
• “Discrimination: What It Is and How To Cope”: This webpage defines discrimination and explains its effects on health while offering recommendations for productively responding to it
• Hate Crime Map: Learn more about the prevalence of hate crimes across the US
• “Race, Gender-Based Bullying Does More Harm Than Normal Bullying”: This article explains why “bias”-based bullying is particularly dangerous
• “Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter”: Review the many professional benefits of working with diverse groups of people
• Lesson Plan: “Exploring Identity”: An online course that is once again designed for children, but applicable to all.
• “Proving Discrimination”: How to use circumstantial and/or direct evidence to prove a legal discrimination case
• Teaching Tolerance: Classroom tools for teaching diversity and inclusion
• “Disabled Isn’t a Dirty Word”: This episode of “Stuff Mom Never Told You” looks at portrayals of disability in the media and common microaggressions

Age

• TED Talks on Aging: These talks include author Isabel Allende’s “How to Live Passionately—No Matter Your Age,” “How I’m Preparing to Get Alzheimer’s,” and Jane Fonda’s “Life’s Third Act.”
• “Aging Issues”: Information from the American Psychological Association (APA) on aging, and how to combat common issues like depression, retirement, and neurological changes
• Age Discrimination Fact Sheet: Read up on the Age Discrimination in Employment act
• “Are You Ready? What You Need to Know About Aging”: This article from the World Health Organization (WHO) discusses trends in life expectancy, the global population, and disease
• “10 Things You Should Know About Age Discrimination”: This article focuses on essential information regarding ageism in the workplace
• The Prevalence of Elder Financial Abuse in Each State: Get the facts on elder fraud
• “Why Aging Makes Us Smarter”: The media acts like it’s all cognitively downhill after a certain age—but that’s far from the truth

Gender Identity

• “What is Transgender?”: A brief video explaining the difference between gender and sex and what it means to be transgender
• National LGBTQ Health Education Center: Learn more about accessing health care that is accessible to and supportive of people of all gender identities
• Non-Binary 101: A video about non-binary identity, with information in English and Spanish
• Advocate, “Transgender”: See the latest news regarding politics, media, and more in the transgender community on this section of the Advocate website
• NPR, gender identities news tag: Features audio stories on news regarding gender, including “Is This Going to Make Me a Different Person: Gender Transition Questions Answered” and “For These Vegans, Masculinity Means Protecting the Planet”
• The Pride Study: A study of LGBT healthcare needs and patterns to learn more about LGBT health
• “Gender Identity vs. Presentation”: This graphic provides a brief overview of the differences between gender identity and presentation (requires Instagram sign-in)
• “When Kids Cross Over: Trans Youth in the Juvenile and Family Court Systems”: A Texas judge discusses the issues that often face transgender children in the justice system, while sharing stories of two young girls she met through her work
• “What’s the Difference between Gender and Sex?”: This episode from the podcast “Stuff Mom Never Told You” goes in depth on the difference between gender and sex
• Quist: This app lists daily events in LGBTQA history
• “LGBTQ+ Community Resources for Substance Abuse”: Addiction is a major issue within the LGBTQ community. Learn why, and how treatment providers can help.
• How Addiction Affects the Transgender Community: Information and resources regarding substance use and mental health in the transgender community

Race/Ethnicity

• “10 TED Classroom Resources About Race in America”: Ten TED talks discussing the roles of race in science, politics, the justice system, and more. These resources are targeted towards classrooms, but are informative for students of all ages, in all settings
• “Black? White? Asian? More Young Americans Choose All of the Above”: An article from the New York Times on a growing sense of multiracial pride in younger populations
• “When You’re the Only Woman of Color At Work“: In episode of the Bossed Up podcast, writer and researcher Maura Cheeks describes the psychological stress of living at the intersection of racism and sexism in the professional world
• Colorlines: A daily news site focusing on issues of race.
• “Race,” from NPR: Audio stories and news updates on race and ethnicity
• “Race, Ethnicity, and Culture as Critical Factors in Accessing Domestic Violence Resources”: Specialized resources for African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and Indigenous American communities from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• Racialized Trauma: Resmaa Menakem created this free, 5-part e-course
• “Code Switch”: A podcast from NPR on race, ethnicity, and identity
• “The Other American Dream: Social Mobility, Race, and Opportunity”: This piece examines the discrepancies between white and black communities in terms of social mobility
• “Mental Health in the Black Community”: This piece highlights the career of pioneer Bebe Moore Campbell, and addresses stigma and barriers to mental healthcare that the black community experiences today
• “The Asian Fetish”: This podcast from Stuff Mom Never Told You looks into society’s tendency to fetishize Asian women
• “When Mindfulness and Racism Intersect”: The Point of View podcast discusses how mindful tools can support us in dismantling systems of racial oppression
• Black Body Positive Leaders: Learn more about the black women who’ve innovated the body positive movement worldwide
• “Why Latinx People Need Better Mental Health Support”: This article from Teen Vogue looks at the high rates of mental illness within the Latinx community, and the stigma that prevents many from seeking treatment

Religion

• “Official Denominational Websites”: A directory of the primary webpages for dozens of religions
• “Religions”: Information from the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) on several types of religion, from Christianity to Jainism and beyond.
• “11 Facts About Religious Discrimination”: Facts about discrimination both within the US and in the world at large.
• “Religion Thoughts Trigger Reward Systems”: A CNN report on some of the neuropsychological benefits of religious belief
• “Jewish Trauma May Be Passed Down through Generations”: The writer reflects on her own experiences and the epigenetic evidence for inherited trauma
• “Dealing with Religious Discrimination in the Workplace”: This article reviews the issue of religious discrimination (as well as discrimination against atheists) and describes how certain employers have chosen to deal with it

Sex

• Women’s Media Center: This nonprofit started by Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinam, and Robin Morgan reports on the latest news regarding women around the world. The organization hosts programs on teen advocacy, sexualized violence, online harassment, and more.
• “Stuff Mom Never Told You”: This podcast from “How Stuff Works” looks at sexism, feminism in pop culture, intersectional advocacy, and more. Episodes include “Role Overload: Working Mothers,” “Silicon Valley Sexism,Parts I and II,” and “The Problem With a Pinterest-Perfect Life.”
• “Female Identity and Gender Expectations”: A lesson plan from Teaching Tolerance about the expectations placed on women and girls
• TED Talks, “Feminism”: Hear from leading speakers like Roxane Gay, Sheryl Sandberg, and Ashley Judd on the issue of gender equality. Everyone, especially Beyonce fans, should check out Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “We Should All Be Feminists,” in particular.
• Feminist Studies: The first scholarly journal in women’s studies, featuring research, art, and more
• “4 Ways Sexist, Macho Culture Hurts Men”: Read about how sexism harms people of all sexes
• Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): This website provides education on the Equal Rights Amendment and tracks further advances on the state and federal levels

Sexuality

• “10 Anti-Gay Myths Debunked”: Arguments against common and malicious myths
• The EDGE Gay/Lesbian News: News for the LGBTQA community and a social directory for fun and accepting locations in major cities across the US
• The Pride Study: A study of LGBT healthcare needs and patterns to learn more about LGBT health
• Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network: Champions for youth, from Kindergarten to High School graduation
• “The Queer Mental Health Movement”: Therapist Regina Tosca discusses how recent changes on a national level are affecting the mental health of queer individuals, and what we can do to increase the quality and inclusivity of care
• LGBTQA Abuse: A power and control wheel that acknowledges specific LGBTQA issues
• The Asexual Agenda: Dedicated to inspiring and promoting asexual blogs, this website also features a number of resources for those who identify as asexual
• National LGBTQ Health Education Center: Learn more about accessing health care that is accessible to and supportive of people of all sexual identities
• “Sexually Transmitted Infections – A Guide for Lesbian and Bisexual Women”: Get informed on sexual health
• “The Psychological Effects of Stereotyping: A Study Through the Lens of the Asexual Community”: How does being discriminated against affect our psychology? This blog looks specifically at the asexual community.
• “LGBTQ+ Community Resources for Substance Abuse”: Addiction is a major issue within the LGBTQ community. Learn why, and how treatment providers can help.
• The Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students in 2019: Stats on inclusivity and overall quality of life led these schools to be ranked most LGBTQ friendly in the US.
• Bisexual Erasure: Information about bisexual erasure and how to stop it in its tracks

Socioeconomic Class

• “What is Classism?”: This webpage explains what classism is and how it develops
• “Mental Health, Poverty, and Development”: An article examining the connection between poverty and psychological distress
• “30+ Examples of Middle-to-Upper Class Privilege”: Get educated about the ways in which our societal institutions privilege the upper classes
• “The Toll Poverty Takes on Children’s Mental Health”: A report on the increased risk of antisocial and aggressive behavior due to toxic stress
• Stanford “State of the Union” on Inequality for 2018: Statistics about the state of financial inequality in the US
• “The Rich and the Rest”: This article describes some of the negative effects of class inequality, including variances in access to education and decreased access to political power
• “The Other American Dream: Social Mobility, Race, and Opportunity”: This piece examines the discrepancies between white and black communities in terms of social mobility
• The Stanford Center of Poverty and Inequality podcasts: Listen to discussions of cutting-edge research on poverty and social policy
• The World Health Organization (WHO)’s proposal for breaking the cycle of poverty: Discussion of national income inequality and how to promote poverty-reduction agendas

• American Civil Liberties Union: Learn your rights and support those of the people around you.
• Safe Horizon: A victim’s assistance organization that provides support and promotes justice for those who’ve experienced hate crimes

Age

• The John A. Hartford Foundation: This foundation is dedicated to improving elder care across the US
• National Council on Aging: Dedicated to improving the health and economic security of older adults
• Meals on Wheels: Improving access to healthy meals for seniors

Socioeconomic Class

• Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG): This coalition aims to cut child poverty and reduce ethnic and racial disparities
• Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS): This organization works with high schools to increase equitable enrollment in AP and/or IB courses so that all students have a fair chance at receiving and completing advanced coursework
• Toys For Tots: Providing holiday toys and necessities for families who can’t otherwise afford them
• National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty: An organization dedicated to advocating for the legal rights of the homeless and economically vulnerable
• Top 10 Global Poverty Nonprofits: Looking to take your efforts international?

Gender

• National Center For Transgender Equality: The United States’s leading advocacy group for transgender people.
• The Trevor Project: A national organization working to prevent suicide in the LGBTQA population
• The Transgender Veterans Organization: This organization works with congress, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and veterans themselves to ensure that transgender veterans receive proper medical treatment
• Human Rights Campaign: This organization advocates for LGBTQA equality
• Transgender Professional Association for Transgender Health: A global healthcare association created by and for transgender individuals
• It Gets Better Project: Created to comfort and inspire LGBTQA youth around the world
• LGBT Religious Organization Resource List: Organizations designed to serve LGBT parishioners

Racial/Cultural Identity

• Centre for Race and Culture: An organization dedicated to “promoting and supporting individual, collective, and systemic change to address racism and encourage intercultural understanding.”
• League of United Latin American Citizens: Advancing the economic, political, health, educational, and related positions of Hispanic people across the US.
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): The NAACP aims to ensure equal rights and end discrimination for people of all races.
• National Association of Asian-American Professionals: A non-profit organization that empowers Asian and Pacific Islander leaders.
• National Congress of American Indians: The oldest and largest organization representing the interests of American Indians and Alaskan Natives
• Minority Rights: The leading organization working on behalf of religious, ethnic, and linguistic minorities across the world.
• National Urban League: Their mission is to enable African-Americans to gain economic self-reliance, sociopolitical parity and power, and civil rights
• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza, or NCLR): A nonpartisan group supporting Latinos in areas of civic engagement, education, health, and more
• Black Lives Matter (BLM): Dedicated to empowering black communities and intervening in instances of violence
• BEAM: A collective of advocates, artists, wellness professionals, teachers, and religious leaders dedicated to promoting mental and emotional wellness in the black community
• Sanamente: Spanish-language resources and articles about mental health

Religion

• Interfaith Alliance: An organization dedicated to defending individual’s personal, religious rights while pursuing a definition of religious freedom that expands the Constitution’s guarantee for equality. Prominent concerns include discrimination against religious minorities, LGBT equality, hate crimes, vouchers, and bullying.
• LGBT Religious Organization Resource List: Organizations designed to serve LGBT parishioners
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): Founded in response to a climate of anti-Semitism, the ADL is dedicated to fighting hate and securing justice for all.

Sex

• National Organization for Women (NOW): NOW is the largest grassroots feminist organization in the United States.
• National Organization for Men Against Sexism: Learn more about fighting sexism in an intersectional fashion
• Everyday Feminism: An organization focused on intersectional advocacy—advocacy that is inclusive of people of all races, gender identities, sexual identities, religions, and more
• Women’s Media Center: This nonprofit started by Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinam, and Robin Morgan reports on the latest news regarding women around the world. The organization hosts programs on teen advocacy, sexualized violence, online harassment, and more.

Sexuality

• Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: The nation’s largest “family and ally” organization, bringing LGBTQA individuals together with supportive friends, relatives, and peers
• Bisexual Resource Center: An organization committed to providing support and raising awareness of the bisexual community.
• The Trevor Project: A national organization working to prevent suicide in the LGBTQA population
• The Asexual Visibility and Education Network: The largest online, asexual community. This site also contains resources such as research and FAQ.
• It Gets Better Project: Created to comfort and inspire LGBTQA youth around the world
• Human Rights Campaign: Advocates for LGBTQ equality
• LGBT Religious Organization Resource List: Organizations designed to serve LGBT parishioners