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Yes, I'm A Black Jew: Why Do People Always Want To Talk To Me About It?

I know that in a lot of ways I am a cultural and ethnic enigma. But discussing my identity all the time can get old. Like, real old, real fast.

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Ravishly's Top 5 Reads Of The Week

Facial hair, marriage, privilege, play parties, ugliness. Just another week at Ravishly.

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The Problem With The "Largest Study To Date" On Infidelity

Reportedly, women and men have different views on sexual vs. emotional affairs. Let the dubious evolutionary theorizing begin.

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The Shifting Demographics And Social Dynamics Of Being A Maid In America

Full-time servants played a pivotal—and complicated—role for elite families of the past. How has this relationship evolved?

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2014's Best Feminist Viral Videos—And Worst Misogynistic WTFs

From sharp videos critiquing street harassment to offensive GOP head-scratchers, this year's videos ran the gamut.

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Confessions Of A Female Classic-Rock Geek

Like most nerd realms, music writing is a predominantly male world. Especially if, like me, your greatest love is classic rock.

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How A Lack Of Male Self-Respect Contributes To Misogyny

We can learn a lot by examining how self-respect influences male behavior.

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New Study Says High Heels Transform Us Into (Literal) Damsels In Distress

Archives of Sexual Behavior just published a paper that says men are more likely to help women wearing heels. Gag.

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