Money Versus Missus: How Women Slowly Gained Financial Rights In The USA

Financial 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.

Politics & Activism, Women Through HistoryEmily MontagueJanuary 2, 2022finance, personal finance, money, women and the law, women's rights, banking right, banking rights, financial rights, equal rights, equal rights amendment, equal pay Comment

Chains, Charges, and Change: What The Britney Spears Story Reveals About Our Society’s Shifting Values

The 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.

Modern Musings, Women In The ArtsEmily MontagueMarch 4, 2021celebrity women, women in media, women artists, abuse, systemic abuse, fighting for change, women and the law, understanding women's issues, pop culture, women in musicComment