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The F Bomb
http://thefbomb.org/
a blog/community for teenage feminists
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1158 )
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Where Are the Women in Skate Parks?
A woman in skateboarding isn’t something you hear about often. It’s a male-dominated sport and this fact has ingrained a certain mindset in skating culture.... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
HeForShe Or SheForHe?
On September 20th, 2014, Emma Watson made a now viral speech at the UN HeForShe event. The HeForShe campaign was set up by UN Women to activate and emphasize... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Texas and Its Abortion Laws: We Will Not Be Complacent About Our Reproductive...
On Thursday October 2nd, The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the state of Texas to enforce tough restrictions through the Texas House Bill 2 act. Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Subway: Please Don’t Use Halloween To Make Women Feel Fat
Whether it’s the annoyingly catchy five-dollar footlong jingle or Jared Fogle’s promise that you will lose weight by eating sandwiches, Subway commercials are... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Teen Social Media Stars and Sexism: When Will It End?
“Entertain me.” “If you play too hard to get, then it’s just like, ‘Oh, she doesn’t even like me,’ but if you play easy, then it’s just like, ‘Oh, she’s a... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” Is No Feminist Anthem
Listening to (and belting out) Top 40 songs in the car is non-negotiable if you’re riding along with me. I love the bubble-gum-for-your-brain songs and gush ove... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Why I Celebrated International Day of the Girl
Malala Yousafzai I went to an all-girls’ school where I felt, first-hand, what it’s like to be nurtured, challenged, and encouraged. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Embracing Taylor Swift’s Feminist Awakening
It’s that time again. Every two years (like clockwork) we get a brand new Taylor Swift as the young starlet reinvents herself with each new album release, the... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Egg Freezing: Is This Silicon Valley Perk Really Empowering?
Last week, it was announced that Silicon Valley tech giants Facebook and Apple are offering coverage of egg freezing as part of female employees’ health... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Street Harassment: It’s Not A Compliment
It was a hot Los Angeles Saturday and I decided to walk my dog down my usually quiet residential street. I was sixteen at the time and wearing jeans and a... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
My Problem With The “Powerful Bitch” Trope
Blair Waldorf from "Gossip Girl" Lately I’ve noticed a trend in some of my favorite shows that makes me uncomfortable on a number of levels. Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Ileana Jiminéz: Inspiring Feminism Locally and Globally
Ileana Jimenez Social media as well as blogs and communities like the FBomb have played a key role for young people involved in the feminist movement by giving... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
How To Deal With Insults About Your Body
I must say for a teenage girl I have always been pretty confident about my body. I have never been a twig but am also not overweight and have never felt bothere... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Are “Empowered” Pop Stars Claiming Sexuality Or Giving Into the Patriarchy?
Nicki Minaj in "Anaconda" Typically, the heterosexual male gaze controls the depiction of women’s bodies and sexuality in pop culture. Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
The Naked Celebrity Photos Aren’t A “Scandal” — They’re A Crime
Jennifer Lawrence: one of the hacked celebrities When I first read that 100 celebrity women were hacked and their private photos stolen then distributed... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Every Girl Needs A Gay Best Friend (Or Not)
Dwight Eubanks from the Real Housewives of Atlanta Every woman needs a designer handbag, a little black dress, a pair of killer heels, and a gay best friend. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
The Importance of Colored Feminism
Alice Walker: proponent of womanism As a Latina living in a society in which white privilege is very real, I have come to understand the importance of colored... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
YouTube Star Sam Pepper’s “Prank” Video Is Sexual Harassment
Sam Pepper It’s undeniable that the YouTube community is becoming a powerful and influential force in the entertainment industry. Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
On Being Formerly Afraid of Feminism
I used to be scared I would be “brainwashed” into being a feminist. I never believed the stereotype that feminists are all lesbians who meet in dark places to... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
The Freedom of Topless Beaches
Why can't we go topless? In popular culture, women’s breasts are often seen as the ultimate symbol of sex. Women are bombarded with a variety of consumeristic... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES