The F-Word (blog)

The F-Word
Type of site
Feminist website
Available inEnglish language
OwnerCatherine Redfern
Created byCatherine Redfern
URLwww.thefword.org.uk
Launched2001; 23 years ago (2001)

The F-Word is a UK-based feminist website founded by Catherine Redfern in 2001, initially as a forum for young feminists.[1] The F-Word [2] has since turned into a contemporary feminist website containing features, blog pieces and reviews on hot-topic feminist issues.

Aims and objectives of the F-Word are to provide a place for a new feminist voice, with analytical thinking on contemporary issues, and create a safe supportive environment for readers and contributors.

The website was originally named The F-Word to encompass the idea that feminism is seen as taboo for young women, with Redfern subsequently composing the website of all young women contributors. However, in 2003, the site changed its tagline from "young" to "contemporary",[3] welcoming contributors of all ages.[2]

  1. ^ Mira Katbamna (7 April 2005). "Shelf awareness | Media". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Contemporary UK Feminism - The F-Word".
  3. ^ Redfern, Catherine (16 June 2003). "The F-Word: Contemporary UK Feminism".