The history of how women have endeavored to change, and usually shrink, the shape of our bodies is littered with artifacts so horrible they are often humorous: the massive, vibrating Magic Couch that ...

My first marriage ended in divorce, and afterward, I was on food stamps, I had a state-funded medical card that gave me and my son access to medical care, and I was living in public housing. Today, I ...

Whenever I tell someone I'm a feminist, they always ask the same question. "Are you a lesbian?" Even after I answer no, lesbianism is still brought up in discussions about feminism. This shows me how ...

Women’s pain is frequently dismissed by friends, family, and even the medical community — and we’re more likely than men to experience autoimmune illnesses. This creates the perfect storm for serious ...

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio -- Right at the top of thefbomb.org home page is a link to its editor Julie Zeilinger's coup of an interview. The teenager's very first interview. Seasoned journalists, be jealous.

‘A Day Without A Woman,’ March 8, New York. (Rainmaker Photo / MediaPunch) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs ...

2nd wave feminism exploded in the 1960s, pushing beyond voting rights to confront issues like workplace inequality, reproductive freedom, and the cultural roles assigned to women. Activists challenged ...

Professors Bridget J. Crawford of the Pace University School of Law and Anthony C. Infanti of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law discuss viewing the U.S. tax code through a feminist lens. This ...

Art in activism, activism in art. That’s Lipstick Theatre’s motto. Northwestern’s feminist student theatre board puts on three productions per year. Most recently, the group showcased “Sunrise Coven” ...

We all have causes we believe are worth fighting for, and feminism is one of them. We especially fight for causes that we are passionate, including women's rights, because we have a personal ...