Current Events – The F-Word Magazine

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

NASA’s First All-Female Space Walk: Still A Long Way to Go

NASA’s first all-female spacewalk happened in October 2019, but just how much has the agency progressed in the last 60 years? Irene Yee delves into NASA’s history of gender equality in light of this important moment.

November 12, 2019November 13, 2019

Integrating My Feminism into my South Korean Identity

Here is an examination of gender inequality in South Korea today from the lens of a Korean-American who grew up without the presence of her father.

November 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Spotlight on Greta Thunberg: A Braided Resistance

You’re likely to have seen Greta Thunberg and her brown braids at least once in your social media timeline or news outlet this past month. Greta is a 16-year-old Swedish girl taking the reins on climate change activism by storm. This article explores the techniques she has employed to captivate global attention and the effects of her newfound spotlight on her and her message.

April 13, 2019May 2, 2019

Valar Morghulis

Game of Thrones season 8 is fast approaching, read about some of the feminist characters in the show.

March 19, 2019November 13, 2019

Feminism in the East: Why We Wear Masks

Via Lim recounts her experiences dealing with stigma and safety concerns regarding feminism in in South Korea.

February 13, 2019March 17, 2019

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.