"Fem" can have multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are some of the most common meanings:
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Female/Feminine: "Fem" is a written abbreviation for "female" or "feminine". It is often used in the LGBT community to refer to a person who demonstrates behaviors that are stereotypically associated with women.
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Finite Element Method: "Fem" can also stand for "Finite Element Method," which is a numerical technique used to perform finite element analysis (FEA) of any given physical phenomenon. It is a mathematical method used to comprehensively analyze complex structures and systems.
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Family Engagement Meetings: "Fem" can also refer to "Family Engagement Meetings," which are creative tools used by Child Protection Specialists to empower families in formulating a plan of treatment to provide a safe protective environment for their children where issues of abuse/neglect have come to the attention of the Child and Family Services Division (CFSD) .
It is important to understand the context in which "fem" is being used to determine its meaning.
