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The Beauty Contest for Fascist Women
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21:28 - 24:53 (03:25)

The British Union of Fascists held a beauty contest for women, despite claiming to value the role of women in the party. This was part of their efforts to gain women's votes while stripping away their power.

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This episode explores the role of women in the British Union of Fascists, where they held a prominent position thanks to Oswald Mosley's mother and several ex-suffragettes.
21:28 - 22:35 (01:07)
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fascism
Summary

This episode explores the role of women in the British Union of Fascists, where they held a prominent position thanks to Oswald Mosley's mother and several ex-suffragettes. The irony of using women's votes to strip away their power is not lost in this story.

Chapter
The Beauty Contest for Fascist Women
Episode
Part Two: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
A magazine not associated with the fascist movement decided to hold a beauty contest for female blackshirts in 1934, but no one entered.
22:35 - 23:28 (00:52)
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Fascism
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A magazine not associated with the fascist movement decided to hold a beauty contest for female blackshirts in 1934, but no one entered. The inconsistency in the fascists' approach to women is highlighted by the refusal to allow lipstick but promoting a beauty contest.

Chapter
The Beauty Contest for Fascist Women
Episode
Part Two: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Comedian Tom Segura and co-host Katie discuss Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's idea that not wearing makeup in the workplace could reduce sexual harassment.
23:29 - 23:59 (00:30)
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Jordan Peterson
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Comedian Tom Segura and co-host Katie discuss Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's idea that not wearing makeup in the workplace could reduce sexual harassment.

Chapter
The Beauty Contest for Fascist Women
Episode
Part Two: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The hosts discuss The Who's album, Tommy, and imagine an alternate universe version of the album about Oswald.
23:59 - 24:53 (00:54)
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Music
Summary

The hosts discuss The Who's album, Tommy, and imagine an alternate universe version of the album about Oswald. They also mention the problematic themes present in some of the songs, such as a song about child molestation.

Chapter
The Beauty Contest for Fascist Women
Episode
Part Two: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
Podcast
Behind the Bastards