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Debate: Feminist Women vs Non-Feminist Women
This is a debate hosted by 'The Diary Of A CEO' featuring three women representing different perspectives on women's social issues, feminism, sexual liberation, and gender roles. The discussion focuses on the impact of sexual liberation and second-wave feminism on women's freedom, mental health, and interpersonal relationships, as well as the far-reaching consequences of modern feminism on gender roles.
- Second Wave Feminism
- Radical Feminism
- Anti-Feminism Studies
The Feminism Debate: Can Women Really Have It All?
In this episode of 'The Feminism Debate,' psychologist Jordan Peterson and news anchor Megyn Kelly engage in an in-depth dialogue exploring the cultural and psychological impacts of modern feminism, particularly the decline in women's happiness, the suppression of traditional masculinity, and the tension between motherhood and career.
- Patriarchy Critique
- Media Representation Critique
- Anti-Feminism Studies
BK Talks. Pedagogies of Feminism
This video is a recording of a panel discussion titled 'Pedagogies of Feminism,' where a panel of speakers from the fields of architecture and urban design share their experiences with feminism. The discussion covers how feminist values can be applied in design, the importance of recognizing the contributions of women, and the need to challenge existing patriarchal and capitalist structures. It also highlights an online platform for feminist spatial practices and discusses the challenges of translating academic theory into professional practice.
- Feminist Literary Criticism
- Cultural Critique
- Capitalism Critique
An Invitation to All Men: Taking Feminism Further
In this TEDxSydney Youth talk, Hannah Ferguson extends an invitation to all men: to engage more deeply with feminism. She points out that misogyny is not limited to extremists but exists widely among ordinary male populations. The speech explores the growing ideological divide between men and women, calls for redefining the term 'feminism,' and emphasizes that men are also harmed under patriarchy. Ferguson encourages men to move beyond the 'ally or enemy' binary opposition and challenge harmful speech and behavior in private spaces where women are not present through dialogue and education.
- Anti-Feminism Studies
- Patriarchy Critique
- Cultural Critique
Caregiving is real work - let’s treat it that way
Starting from billions of daily unpaid-care hours, Sharmi Surianarain argues that employers must design work around care rather than leaving employees to absorb it privately.
- Care Economy
- Workplace Equality
- Domestic Labor
2010s Pop Feminism: A Painful Look Back
In this video, Lily Alexandre provides a retrospective analysis of pop feminism, examining its rise, critiques, and eventual decline. The video contrasts the movement's focus on awareness with the need for a more systemic, materialist approach to social change.
- Pop Culture Feminism
- Cultural Critique
- Media Representation Critique
stop denying women their autonomy
In this video essay, oliSUNvia critiques the cultural backlash against 'choice feminism' and the rise of stay-at-home girlfriend discourse. She argues that autonomy must include the right to make non-normative or traditionally feminine choices without being dismissed as brainwashed or anti-feminist. Through nuanced commentary and community responses, the video explores the tension between agency, internalized norms, and feminist respect for individual paths.
- Gender Equality
- Bodily Autonomy
- Domestic Labor
What is Feminism?: From Beauvoir to Contemporary Controversies
In this episode 'What is Feminism?', Bilibili creator Wild Amber Miss traces the development of feminism in an accessible way, starting from Simone de Beauvoir's philosophical thought to explore core feminist issues, social misunderstandings, and contemporary controversies. The video combines book reviews, cultural critique, and personal reflection, representing one of the key introductory feminist content pieces in the Chinese context.
- Introduction to Feminism
- Cultural Critique
- Gender Politics
Collective care is the work
Drawing on Black feminist and disability-justice traditions, two Level Up organizers define collective care as movement infrastructure rather than a benefit added after political work.
- Care Economy
- Black Feminism
- Disability Justice
Women’s Work: The Care Burden
Tashny Sukumaran asks why women’s educational achievement does not translate automatically into equal employment, tracing attrition to care infrastructure, workplace culture, and family expectations.
- Care Economy
- Domestic Labor
- Workplace Equality
Climate action's hidden opportunities for women
In this TED@BCG talk, gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli critiques the gender-neutral framing of climate policy and reveals how it often perpetuates inequality. She highlights Vienna’s gender-equal urban planning as a model and calls for climate strategies that intentionally integrate gender equity at every stage.
- Climate Justice
- Gender Equality
- Patriarchy Critique
Ali Wong: Don Wong
Ali Wong returns to Netflix in Don Wong with a more confident and mature perspective on marriage, motherhood, and female desire, challenging societal expectations of women's roles with her signature sharp humor
- Feminist Comedy
- Marriage
- Motherhood
Who Cares? The Gendered Burden of Unpaid Care Work
Drawing on Malaysia and the wider region, Aina Salleh explains how unpaid care restricts women’s time, income, and public participation, and argues for care as a shared responsibility.
- Care Economy
- Domestic Labor
- Gender Roles
Giving Voice to Absence
Mexican journalist and activist Verónica Villalvazo explains the daily work of documenting feminicide and accompanying families when official institutions allow victims to disappear twice.
- Latin American Feminism
- Anti-Sexual Violence
- Digital Feminism
Woman: Global Women's Voices and Resilience
'Woman' is a global documentary featuring interviews with 2,000 women from 50 countries, presenting their authentic experiences on topics including motherhood, education, marriage, economic independence, menstruation, and sexuality. The film not only reveals the injustices faced by women worldwide but also emphasizes their inner strength and ability to change the world.
- Intersectional Feminism
- Education Equality
- Economic Empowerment
A 101 on the Feminist Movement in India
Feminism in India founder Japleen Pasricha offers an accessible movement history while arguing that contemporary feminism must confront caste, class, sexuality, religion, and digital power together.
- South Asian Feminism
- Historical Context
- Social Movements
The work that makes all other work possible
In this TEDWomen talk, Ai-jen Poo frames domestic workers, nannies, caregivers, and cleaners as invisible infrastructure and argues for rights, wages, and dignity.
- Domestic Labor
- Care Economy
- Labor Rights
How Women in Pakistan Are Creating Political Change
Shad Begum recounts organizing women in Pakistan’s conservative northwest, showing political voice as a long process of education, local service, family negotiation, and entry into decision-making spaces.
- South Asian Feminism
- Political Participation
- Social Movements
Women Guardians of the Forest
Kichwa activist Nina Gualinga connects Amazon defense to Indigenous women’s leadership and to the gendered intimidation faced by those who protect territory from extraction.
- Latin American Feminism
- Indigenous Feminism
- Ecofeminism
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette
Hannah Gadsby's groundbreaking comedy special Nanette revolutionized the form of stand-up performance, weaving humor with rage to address gender violence, trauma, and identity, becoming a landmark in contemporary feminist culture.
- Feminist Comedy
- LGBTQ+ Representation
- Trauma and Healing
Talking Bodies and Sexualities
Nepali activist Bivishika Bhandari argues that naming bodies and sexuality is a practical condition for health, autonomy, and economic participation, especially for women taught to treat their own anatomy as shameful.
- South Asian Feminism
- Bodily Autonomy
- Sexuality
Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife
Ali Wong's second Netflix special Hard Knock Wife, released after she became a mother of two, continues to explore the realities of motherhood, the struggles of working mothers, and how women balance family and career with fearless humor.
- Feminist Comedy
- Motherhood
- Working Mothers
RBG: A Life Dedicated to Justice
This powerful documentary chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from her early battles against gender discrimination as a lawyer to her iconic status as the 'Notorious RBG.' The film explores her groundbreaking legal work, her partnership with her husband Martin, and her unwavering commitment to gender equality and justice.
- Legal Equality
- Second Wave Feminism
- Political Participation
Without Laughter, There Is No Feminism
Mexican cartoonist Cynthia Híjar argues that feminist humor can expose everyday machismo, create shared recognition, and sustain movements without trivializing pain.
- Latin American Feminism
- Cultural Critique
- Digital Feminism