The Word is a collection of articles & stories crafted and curated by the women of The Fem Word as well as other contributors.
Women have come a long way since the days of total financial dependence, and it’s important to reflect on how our relationships with money have changed in recent decades. In this article, TFW’s Managing Editor reflects on the perspectives, experiences, and lessons gained from her grandmother’s, mother’s, and her own generation.
Read MoreThere are a lot of stereotypes about women and their money. We’re big spenders who love to shop, we aren’t interested in stock reports or investment margins, we’re less likely to save… But are any of these stereotypes true? How do we REALLY shape up when it comes to our wealth and finances? Find out in this latest article!
Read MoreVisible scars — especially facial ones — are often associated with “tough guys” or evil movie villains. These stereotypes can be harmful, limiting, and painful to face for real-life women and girls with visible scarring. It’s time to stand up for those with visible scars and tell the world that they’re not your movie villain. They’re beautiful, diverse, and complex people, and their scars are simply one more part of that complex beauty.
Read MoreOn June 19, 1865 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved African Americans of their emancipation. But the troops’ arrival came more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, Juneteenth is celebrated across the United States to recognize the end of slavery as well as to celebrate African American culture and achievements.
To really understand the history of enslaved people in the US, The Fem Word team takes a look at when it began, and what the iconic civil rights activist Opal Lee - and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee - did in 2016 to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
Read MoreThe world’s obsession with fair skin is, well, unfair. The Fem Word contributor, Laura Hennawi, partnered up with our Managing Editor, Emily Montague, to explore the dangers, problems, and long-term impacts hiding within whitewashed beauty ideals. Learn about the history, culture, and issues behind skin-whitening trends, and become part of the movement that’s celebrating inclusive beauty standards for all!
Read MoreBeing a mom comes with a million responsibilities - and stress goes with the territory! It's not always easy to figure out the best coping mechanisms - and turning to a glass of wine to unwind with friends can often be a fun and easy solution. But how much is too much in our 'Wine Mom' culture - and can the fun come with a long-term cost?
Read MoreWe have a love-hate relationship with cosmetic surgery. We love the results of plastic surgery, but we tend to hate on the women who go out and get it. Why is that? Join us as we explore the issue of women’s beauty and our unfair judgment against those who seek to get it through surgical means–because we all have the right to feel beautiful, however we achieve it.
Read MoreThe recent New York Times documentary, “Framing Britney Spears,” was an eye-opener for many when it comes to the kinds of abuse celebrity women face. Conversations are happening and change is being demanded on a grand scale thanks to Ms. Spears’ story. What has her suffering taught us as a society, and is there hope for a better, brighter, and more empathetic future for our female icons? TFW’s managing editor takes a deeper look at what Britney’s story means for us as individuals, feminists, and as a society.
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis is a disease that can only be understood from the inside. Painful and often debilitating, it attacks the body and turns everyday tasks into battlegrounds. Like many “invisible illnesses,” people with MS often feel ignored, misunderstood, or denied by people who don’t “see” what they’re silently enduring. TFW welcomes our latest guest, Jessica Reynolds, who shares what it’s like to live and cope with MS.
Read MoreThe days of lords and ladies are gone, but art patronage lives on in the digital age. Supporting artists can be done in a variety of ways - and it’s never been easier. Here’s what it means to be a Patron of the Arts in 2020!
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