Brute Reason
Brute Reason is a blog about psychology, politics, social justice, and pretty much anything else I feel like writing about.
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Brute Reason
http://brutereason.net/
Brute Reason is a blog about psychology, politics, social justice, and pretty much anything else I feel like writing about.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 570 )
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A Guide for Straight and Cisgender Allies in LGBTQIA+ Spaces
And here’s my other Everyday Feminism piece that I forgot to post. Enjoy! A few weeks ago on December 31, I was getting ready for a wonderful New Year’s Eve wit... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How to Make Hookup Culture More Empowering
I’m catching up on pieces I’ve written for Everyday Feminism but forgotten to post here! So here’s one about how hookup culture can be super sexist, and how to... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Antonin Scalia and the Ethics of “Celebrating Death”
[CN: Irreverent opinions about death] With the sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia this weekend, the Internet has filled up with sentiments... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
“You Need Some New Friends!”
I posted this a few days ago for my Patreon subscribers. If you want to see my stuff before everyone else, consider subscribing. Even a dollar a post helps! Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Tips for Coming Out to Your Parents as Polyamorous
I have a new piece up at Everyday Feminism about coming out as poly to your folks. So you’ve discovered that you’re polyamorous. Maybe you’re already seeing mor... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How to Support Asexual Youth
I have a new post up at Everyday Feminism about supporting the asexual youth in your life. Check it out: Growing up, teens face a frustrating double standard. Read more
Posted on 23 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Who Benefits From OkCupid’s New Polyamory Feature?
Everyone keeps sending me this Atlantic article about a new OkCupid feature for nonmonogamous people, so I might as well respond to it. The new setting, which... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
The Mental Health Advocate Pedestal
[Content note: depression and eating disorders] I recently read Olivia’s excellent blog post, “I’m Tired Of Curating.” In it she describes her experiences as a... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2016 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How To Make Talking About Sex With Your Partner Easier
I have an article up at Everyday Feminism about why it’s hard for a lot of people to talk about sex openly with their partners, and ways they can make it easier... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
In Defense of Finn/Poe
[Star Wars spoilers ahead] Having now seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens four times in eight days, I’m thoroughly obsessed with the movie and have become... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How Christian Privilege Shows Up During the Holiday Season
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, Happy Chinese Food Day to those who don’t! I’ve got a piece up at Everyday Feminism about how this time of year makes... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
“You’re in My Prayers.”
[Content note: mentions of grief, loss, illness] I follow The Best of Tumblr on Facebook for the cat photos and pop culture jokes, but recently I saw... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
“How Can I Support You?”
When people share mental health struggles online, well-meaning friends and followers often rush in to give them unsolicited advice. That’s something many of us... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How Mental Illness Labels Help
I wrote this piece for Everyday Feminism. Please note that it’s based on my own experience and I include a section about how it doesn’t apply to everyone, so... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
A Good Critique of the Medical Model is Hard to Find
I was optimistic about reading this critique of the medical model of mental illness by professor of clinical psychology Peter Kinderman, in part because it is... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
“But That Applies to EVERYONE”
Every so often when I’m talking about some niche issue, such as how to consensually have sex with an asexual person or how straight women can be better to... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Assorted Thoughts on Self-Care
I have a bunch of complicated feelings on the topic of self-care, but none of them seemed quite sufficient for its own tidy blog post. So I’ll discuss them... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
On “Obvious” Research Results
There is a tendency in my social circles sometimes to dismiss social science results that seem “obvious” and aligned with our views with, “Well, duh, why... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Being Extra Nice To Abusers Doesn’t Stop Abuse
[CN: abuse] So I’m reading this Washington Post article about some recent research on abusive bosses and come across this perplexing bit: But the... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Brains Lie, But So Do People
[CN: mental illness, gaslighting, abuse] For those of us with mood disorders to manage, learning and understanding the fact that brains often lie was a... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2015 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES