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Emotional Labor

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📚 Books 8

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Hysterical: A Memoir
Medical Patriarchy Critique Women's Health Feminist Psychology +4

Hysterical: A Memoir

Elissa Bassist (2022)

Acclaimed humor writer Elissa Bassist's memoir about reclaiming her authentic voice in a culture that doesn't listen to women. Between 2016-2018 she saw 20+ medical professionals for mysterious ailments, until an acupuncturist suggested her physical pain could be caged fury. This is medical mystery, cultural criticism, and rallying cry. Semi-finalist for 2023 Thurber Prize for American Humor.

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🎧 Podcasts 13

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Black Feminist Rants

Black Feminist Rants

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LaKia Williams
9 months ago

Black Feminist Rants is an independently produced podcast hosted by LaKia Williams, focusing on the experiences of Black women and non-binary individuals in social justice spaces, with reproductive justice as the core framework for conversations. The show covers oral history, youth activism, motherhood and lactation politics, perfectionism criticism, and self-healing, blending personal narrative with political criticism to showcase the diversity and depth of Black feminism. Spotify rating of 5.0 (26 reviews), representative among Black feminist podcasts.

#Black Feminism #Reproductive Autonomy #Cultural Critique #Oral History +1
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en(gender)ed

en(gender)ed

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Teri Yuan
9 months ago

en(gender)ed is a podcast hosted by Teri Yuan, focusing on gender violence, oppression mechanisms, and institutional solutions. The show centers on the voices of survivors, advocates, and policymakers, exploring issues such as coercive control, domestic violence, campus sexual assault, gun violence, and media bias, emphasizing intersectional perspectives and cultural literacy. With a profound, systematic style, it serves as an important knowledge platform in the field of gender justice. Spotify rating of 5.0 (3 reviews), representative among gender violence research and advocacy podcasts.

#Anti-Sexual Violence #Patriarchy Critique #Political Participation #Emotional Labor +1
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The Feminist Bar Podcast

The Feminist Bar Podcast

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Tinatswe Mhaka
9 months ago

The Feminist Bar Podcast is a feminist podcast hosted by Zimbabwean writer and activist Tinatswe Mhaka, focusing on the intersectional experiences of gender, emotion, and identity. Centered around the 'Love Series,' the show invites women and queer individuals from different backgrounds to share stories of self-discovery, trauma, desire, and resistance within intimate relationships. With an intimate, frank style full of emotional tension, emphasizing authenticity and emotional politics. Spotify rating of 4.6 (41 reviews), with unique influence in African feminist podcast circles.

#Intersectional Feminism #Emotional Labor #Cultural Critique
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Feminist Lifestyle Blog

Feminist Lifestyle Blog

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Tonii
9 months ago

Feminist Lifestyle Blog is a personal podcast hosted by Tonii, exploring feminist lifestyles, gender issues, and social relationships through casual conversation format. The show blends personal experiences with social observations, covering content including social perceptions of single women, religious and educational conflicts, exclusivity in intimate relationships, women's professional challenges, and emotional expression. With a friendly, highly reflective style suitable for young audiences and feminist beginners. Spotify rating of 5.0 (1 review), providing unique perspectives for feminist podcasting in the Nigerian context.

#Women's Writing #Political Participation #Cultural Critique #Emotional Labor
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The Gender at Work Podcast

The Gender at Work Podcast

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Aruna Rao & Joanne Sandler
9 months ago

The Gender at Work Podcast is hosted by Aruna Rao and Joanne Sandler, featuring conversations with global feminist activists, scholars, and community practitioners. The show takes a critical perspective exploring issues of love, policy, war, and cross-cultural alliances, emphasizing the intersection of decolonization, anti-militarization, and emotional politics. With a style that blends theoretical depth with cross-regional experience, it has a Spotify rating of 4.2 (6 reviews) and significant influence in international feminist communities.

#Decolonial Feminism #Anti-Sexual Violence #Patriarchy Critique #Emotional Labor +1
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The Patchwork Feminist

The Patchwork Feminist

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Ja'Mya Jackson & Garnet Media Group
9 months ago

The Patchwork Feminist, hosted by Ja'Mya Jackson, is a podcast that weaves together culture, identity, and current events, using the patchwork metaphor to present the diversity of women's experiences. With an intimate yet critical style, the show covers Black feminism, coming-of-age anxiety, social media influence, and political participation. Rated 3.7 on Spotify (3 reviews), it has representative appeal among college students and young communities.

#Black Feminism #Cultural Critique #Political Participation #Emotional Labor
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