The F Word

The F Word takes a closer look at the Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry, featuring an interview with Native Women's Association of Canada president Jeannette Corbiere Lavell.

David Butler, Vancouver teacher and provincial anti-homophobia educator, speaks about the devaluing of femininity in gay subcultures and its roots in the misogyny and homophobia of dominant culture.

The anti-pornography movement has been a part of feminism since the '70s; why does it feel as though now the backlash is coming from within? Meghan Murphy speaks with Robert Jensen.

How are animal rights activism, pornography and the male gaze connected? Meghan Murphy speaks with intellectual and activist Carol J. Adams about the connections between women, meat and the male gaze.

How do girls end up in the justice system? Why are conditions set on girls for their bail or parole more punitive than for any other population? Ellie interviews Asia Czapska of Justice For Girls.

Hosts Nicole Deagan and Meghan Murphy explore the prostitution debates with feminists Chris Bruckert, Lee Lakeman, Erin Graham and Cherry Smiley.

Have you ever been told, as a feminist or an activist, that you're sure to face burnout at some point? Activist Vikki Reynolds speaks with the F Word about feminism, activism, burnout and solidarity.

Mary-Woo Sims, award-winning social justice activist and former Chief Commissioner of the B.C. Human Rights Commission, speaks with Nicole Deagan of The F Word about lesbianism, feminism and activism.

Is it 'natural' for older men to lust after young women? Or is it creepy? What is problematic about the 'May-December' relationship and how does gender, class and male power factor in?