The feminist movement of the 60s and 70s delivered great strides for women, but it excluded poor women, women of color, and women who identified as LGBTQ, as it was primarily led by white middle class heterosexual women.
The speaker believes that forgiveness is necessary for creating healing and a more harmonious male-female dynamic. However, she also notes that it is the responsibility of men to respect and support women in the fight for gender equality.
The feminist argument about honor killings is often misunderstood and portrayed as an irrational and cultural practice. However, this argument starts with acknowledging that honor killings are a form of murder, and there is nothing honorable or justified about them.
The discussion covers whether or not women can still consider themselves feminists if they choose to prioritize their traditional role of being a stay-at-home mother or wife and whether modern-day feminist rhetoric perpetuates the myth of the "boss bitch."
This episode explores the true story behind the invention of the vibrator, which was originally created to cure women of their supposed "hysteria" by male physicians. In reality, it was a product of invention, rather than discovery, and perpetuated the idea that female sexuality is something to be medically controlled.
Emily Ratajkowski, an actress and model who appeared in the "Blurred Lines" video, reflects on her own experiences growing up and how the feminist backlash against the video is outdated.
The podcast discusses rape culture and misogyny, exploring how it has been normalized and permissible through time. The discussion also involves a personal standpoint on how the individual tackled the issue.
The opposition to feminism and the push for equality between genders is a tool used to keep white Americans in a constant state of adolescence, relying on the government for protection. This fear is co-opted by those opposing feminism, who also believe that white children are innocent and the main concern.
The debate on whether feminist evolutionary psychology can exist arises due to the sexual stereotypes that are present which portray women as always being submissive.
The speaker has a yearly conference with women who are breaking the mold and asking what to do with their power. The conference grew from just a handful of women to 2000 attendees, with the conversation shifting in response to movements such as Me Too, intersectionality, and Black Lives Matter.
The feminist movement in the UK faced a backlash against the idea that women were not safe in public spaces and that they were constantly threatened by male violence and intimidation. Protecting women from partner violence and poverty became a primary focus of British feminism during this time.
The speaker discusses different attitudes towards career-focused women and parenthood, suggesting that some may condemn abortion while ignoring men who shirk parental responsibility.
