Amanda Bello reflects on the history and progression of the Barbie brand, which is traditionally associated with problematic messages about femininity and gender roles, in an attempt to grapple with the question: is Barbie a feminist?
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Barbie—Where Is She Now?
The Future of Free Clinics
Free clinics across the country are addressing inequitable access to sexual health and contraceptive services. Puentes de Salud is one of these clinics, providing women’s health services (and much more) to Philly’s growing Latinx immigrant population.
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Music: Best of January
Here are the new additions to the F-Word Editorial Board’s Spotify playlist. We update this playlist monthly, and aim to feature a variety of artists, genres, and themes. The goal—to promote music that empowers, excites, and inspires us. Find January’s additions here. If you have a song or artist you are interested in having featured on the playlist,…
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What Are We Telling the Kids?
A look at Disney Junior from a feminist perspective: From Doc McStuffins to Sofia the First, are these onscreen role-models the feminists we need?
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Music: Best of November
Tune in to the F-Word’s regularly updated playlist. Carefully selected by the members of our editorial board, we hope that you find these songs and talented artists as inspiring as we do!
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The Pink Wave
The midterm elections saw a record-breaking number of women elected into public office.
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Is the Age of Female Superheros Finally Upon Us?
Jessica Bao discusses two hotly-anticipated female-driven superhero movies, suggesting that despite her concerns regarding their execution, the future for women in the industry looks optimistic.
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It’s HER Story
Sabrina Ochoa ruminates on the similarities and differences between Anita Hill and Christine Blasey-Ford’s hearings, and how it relates to race, gender, and harassment accusations.
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Women to Watch in The 2018 Midterm Elections
More and more women are running for office. Learn about the diverse group of women that are set to make 2018 the “dawn of a new decade.”
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It’s a Bloomers Birthday!
Bloomers is turning 40! Learn about Bloomers’ history, and what one Bloomers member has learned from the troupe.
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