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Religious Patriarchy Critique

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Naked Feminism: Breaking the Cult of Female Modesty

Victoria Bateman (2023)

A radical work by Cambridge economist Victoria Bateman, who has appeared naked on TV, stage, art and protests, using body and brain to deliver her message. Questions: Despite feminism's promises, why do women's bodies remain at mercy of state, society and religion? Are sexy and smart mutually exclusive? Traces bodily modesty pendulum from ancient Egypt to present, calling feminists to unite against female body repression.

Historical Feminism Patriarchy Critique Bodily Autonomy +2

In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial

Mona Chollet (2022)

A powerful feminist analysis connecting historical witch hunts to contemporary attacks on women's autonomy. Chollet examines how the persecution of 'witches'—independent women, childless women, and aging women—established patterns of misogyny that continue to shape how society treats women who defy traditional roles.

Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse

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Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse

Jimmy Carter

• 10 years ago

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivers a powerful call to action to address the global crisis of violence against women and girls. Drawing on his decades of humanitarian work and diplomatic experience, Carter presents shocking statistics and personal observations about the systematic abuse of women worldwide, from human trafficking to honor killings, and challenges religious, political, and cultural institutions to confront their role in perpetuating gender inequality.

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An invitation to men who want a better world for women

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An invitation to men who want a better world for women

Elizabeth Nyamayaro

• 10 years ago

In this TEDWomen talk, Elizabeth Nyamayaro introduces the HeForShe campaign and calls on men to actively participate in the global fight for gender equality. Drawing from her personal experience and UN advocacy, she emphasizes shared humanity and collective responsibility in dismantling patriarchal systems.

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🎧 Podcasts 2

The Fat Feminist Witch

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Paige Vanderbeck

• 3 weeks ago

The Fat Feminist Witch is a feminist spiritual podcast hosted by Paige Vanderbeck, centered on fat advocacy, witch practice, and cultural critique, exploring the intersection of body politics and modern witchcraft. With a humorous, frank, and critical style, the content covers witchcraft history, feminist magic, religious critique, and cannabis culture. Spotify rating of 4.9 (186 reviews), with distinctive characteristics in alternative feminism and spiritual podcast circles.

#Bodily Autonomy #Religious Patriarchy Critique #Cultural Critique

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Faith and Feminism

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Meghan Tschanz

• 3 weeks ago

Faith and Feminism is a podcast hosted by former missionary and author Meghan Tschanz, aimed at bringing feminism back into church contexts. Through interviews with experts, authors, and close friends, the show explores the tensions and possibilities between faith and gender justice. Content covers religious trauma, spiritual abuse, women's spiritual journeys, gender roles in the church, with a frank and empathetic style that is popular among progressive Christians and feminists, rating 4.9 (76 reviews).

#Religious Patriarchy Critique #Christian Feminism #Spiritual Feminism

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