Not Your Movie Villain: Fighting The Masculinization & Vilification Of Women With Visible Scars

Visible 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.

Health And Healing, Modern MusingsEmily MontagueSeptember 8, 2022beauty, beauty standards, stereotypes, disability, social justice, beliefs, media, inclusivity Comment

Mental Health Master List - Resources to Use and Share!

Mental Health is a topic for every day, but October 10th is World Mental Health Day - and we at The Fem Word want to share some useful, affordable (or free!), and accessible resources that anyone can use to live a happier, more balanced life.

Helpful GuidesEmily MontagueOctober 10, 2020mental health, resources, information, mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, accessible resources, affordable resources, inclusivity Comments