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 MoreThe opioid crisis has stolen countless lives and ruined countless others. It is a complex, enormous, and overwhelming problem that touches every part of the USA. It is also a crisis that women play an important role in — both as victims and as the activists seeking to help them.
Women experience addiction differently. They face different consequences and endure different forms of stigma than men do. Their stories deserve to be highlighted and told so that we, as a society, can mount a truly effective effort against the addiction crisis.
Welcome to crisis corner. Population: all of us.
Read MoreSTEM education has been a priority for K-12 educators, but it was limited to things like algebra and computer science for a long time. Accounting has finally been added to the curriculum, and that’s a big deal for girls and women. We’re finally giving our girls the preparation they need for a financially successful (and safe) future!
In this photo, Jerelyn Rodriguez speaks at the Engaging Women and Girls in STEM through Data Science event in 2016 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Jerelyn is Co-Founder and CEO of The Knowledge House, a non-profit that engages youth and young adults in technology in the South Bronx. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
Read MoreFinancial rights are a cornerstone of overall equality between men and women. You might be surprised to learn how recently some of those rights were granted to women in the USA–and how hard-won they were. As we move into 2022, it’s the perfect time for a little history lesson on women, money, and our journey toward financial recognition in America.
Read MoreEgypt’s history is long - it has existed as a nation for over five thousand years, and throughout the centuries women have played a major role in the development and culture of this iconic land. From nearly-forgotten Pharaohs to bold and daring activists, Egyptian women have broken countless barriers in a country that can be as empowering as it is challenging for the people who live there.
Thumbnail credit to Miguel Ángel Sánchez, courtesy of TIME magazine.
Read MoreThough COVID-19 has slowed down most parts of the world, women are continuing to break barriers. We still have a long way to go, but with women like Sara Love, fighting every day for equal rights and representation, the future seems pretty bright.
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