Bodily Autonomy

Culture writer Marcie Bianco boldly argues that 'equality' is a racist, patriarchal ideal that perpetuates women's systemic oppression and limits the possibilities of feminism - with a plan to transform the movement.

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.

Through first-person stories, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah explores how desire, religion, queer life, trauma, and community shape sexual freedom across African and diasporic contexts.

Edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth, this community resource brings trans-authored knowledge across health, law, family, and everyday life while naming its North American limits.

Katherine Angel examines consent, desire, arousal and vulnerability, asking why women must perform perfect self-knowledge to be considered capable of safety and pleasure.

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.

At a strict Himalayan boarding school, a teenager’s sexual awakening collides with institutional discipline and her mother’s interrupted youth, making desire an intergenerational feminist question.

A surrealist fantasy drama directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone. Adapted from Alasdair Gray's novel, it follows the extraordinary evolution journey of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life through brain transplantation in Victorian times. The film explores profound themes of female sexual autonomy, body politics, social liberation, and personal awakening through richly imaginative visual language, becoming a significant representative work of contemporary feminist cinema.

In the seemingly perfect world of Barbieland, Barbie begins to question the meaning of her existence and embarks on a philosophical journey to the real world. This pink-packaged blockbuster explores profound issues of patriarchy, beauty standards, and female identity in an entertaining format.

Adapted from Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1970 novel, follows 11-year-old Margaret Simon as she navigates puberty's physical changes, religious exploration, and identity formation. This warm and honest coming-of-age film explores female adolescent experiences, mother-daughter relationships, religious freedom, and the universality of women's intergenerational experiences through a delicate perspective.

In a near-future aging Japan, the state encourages citizens over seventy-five to end their lives. Chie Hayakawa examines ageism, withdrawn care, and the manufacture of voluntary choice.

Touzani connects craft, silence and care to queer desire within marriage, asking how love beyond possession can retain a place and choices for everyone.

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.

Iranian-British journalist and filmmaker Sahar Zand reflects on memory and explains how hair-cutting became a visible gesture of mourning and solidarity in the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.

'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.

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.

Bangladeshi organizer Tasaffy Hossain treats gender not as an innate script but as a set of learned expectations that theatre, storytelling, and collective reflection can expose and revise.

Malawian activist Memory Banda connects one girl’s refusal to collective organizing, local bylaws, and national legal reform against child marriage and coercive initiation practices.

Big Bitch Energy is a feminist podcast hosted by Krystle and Kimber, exploring gender, labor, and cultural issues with socialist leanings and critical humor. The show covers content ranging from sexual harassment in the tech industry, colonialism criticism, body politics, academic patriarchy, social media norms, and gender exclusion in gaming culture. With a sharp, satirical, and left-wing critical style, it represents one of the feminist voices in the Canadian context.

The Faithful Feminists Podcast is a show hosted by Channing and Elise, interpreting the Mormon (LDS) official 'Come Follow Me' study manual from a feminist theological perspective. The show emphasizes the coexistence of faith and criticism, covering content including gender politics in biblical texts, marginalized group experiences, sacramental symbolism, and community care, representing a unique voice in feminist religious criticism. The show concluded in 2023, with all episodes still accessible.

Feminine Business School is a podcast hosted by Ainslie Young, focusing on how to build sustainable online businesses without sacrificing health and values. The show emphasizes feminine cycle wisdom, pleasure-oriented business strategies, and archetypal energy practices, covering content including stress management, trauma healing, ancestral energy, feminine leadership, and depatriarchalized business models. With a gentle, spiritual, and critical style, it's suitable for audiences interested in body politics and feminist business practices.

Feminist Inc Pod is a podcast hosted by Nigerian feminist Ayo, exploring the real circumstances of Nigerian women through satirical and intimate styles. The show's content covers systemic misogyny, body politics, legal injustices, cultural norms, and media representation, emphasizing Black feminist and intersectional perspectives, representing an independent voice in Nigerian feminist podcasting.

The Fiscal Feminist is a podcast hosted by wealth advisor Kimberlee A. Davis, focusing on women's relationship with money and emphasizing the integration of financial independence, career development, and psychological energy. The show covers workplace gender differences, divorce financial planning, youth financial education, real estate trends, and energy vibration theory. With a professional and inspiring style, it's suitable for audiences interested in feminist financial practices.

The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast is hosted by career coach Michelle Kinsman, designed for 'bold and fearless' women, providing workplace strategies, goal setting, and self-improvement tools. The show emphasizes action orientation, motivational language, and authentic experience sharing, covering workplace communication, goal planning, financial discipline, and self-awareness, serving as a practical guide in feminist career development podcasting.