FORCE

FEMINISTS ORGANIZED TO CREATE, RESIST, AND EMPOWER

Brooklyn Swearingen
AGENDA

Introduction
Sip n’ Bitch
Content classes
Feminist Pharmacy
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

FORCE is an intersectional, student led

internship on campus aiming to educate on and
combat campus wide and global inequities with
recognition to all demographics of individuals.
This Internship is located in the Women and
Gender Resource Center on the University of
Arizona Campus
COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED

I was able to partner with another intern to

provide an educational session to students and
community members teaching about sexual
education policies in Arizona and the United
States. This class also taught about the health
outcomes of those with and without
comprehensive sexual education, and was
assisted with many data points outlining the
importance of this form of schooling in youth in
terms of pregnancy related outcomes, mental
health, and sexual wellbeing.
CONTENT CLASSES

An aspect of this internship focused on extensive educational lessons weekly following

events, historical data, or social justice issues present in society. Within these classes, I
was able to focus my attention to gain a much deeper understanding on a multitude of
topics such as modern day genocides, policing in the United States, abortion regulations,
barriers that impact various different marginalized communities, etc. From here, I have
been able to look at every topic in a more intersectional approach, and have been able to
correct my daily perspective on topics to be far more inclusive.
FEMINIST PHARMACY

FORCE offers the Feminist Pharmacy, which

gives individuals free access to contraceptives,
menstruation products, and Plan B to everyone
free of cost and without questions asked. This
is a vital tool and is widely used by students
and staff. Once again, this is intern led and
maintained.
CONCLUSION

FORCE is a great resource for students and

individuals active at the University of Arizona,
from providing education, resources, and
support to those in the community, FORCE also
strives to address the barriers that students face
due to marginalized status to make campus life
more equitable for all populations.