Gender Politics

A chilling investigation into the 1990 murder of Keri Sullivan, exploring the cultural obsession with violence against women, the failures of the justice system, and the psychological toll on survivors and investigators.

Veteran financial journalist Josie Cox's groundbreaking work telling the story of how women have fought for financial freedom and the social and political hurdles that have kept them from equality. From WWII 'Rosies' to the investor who broke into the New York Stock Exchange boys' club, this work chronicles centuries of women's relentless struggle for money and power, while revealing challenges women still face today.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Elizabeth Flock's groundbreaking investigative work exploring what few dare to confront: the role and necessity of female-led violence when institutional protections completely fail. Through three immersive narratives of real women who fought back, this book challenges us to rethink what justice, self-defense, and women's safety truly mean.

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.

Award-winning science journalist Angela Saini's groundbreaking exploration challenging assumptions that male dominance is natural to the human species. Through archaeology, scientific research, and global cultural histories, this book reveals how patriarchy emerged around 7,000 years ago, spread through colonialism, and why understanding this history is crucial for achieving genuine gender equality.

Louise Perry challenges a sexual liberalism that treats consent and choice as a complete ethic, foregrounding gendered risk while inviting scrutiny of her biological essentialism, marital prescription, and limited engagement with queer and sex-worker perspectives.

A body horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. Following washed-up actress Elisabeth who, after being fired due to ageism, uses a mysterious drug to create a younger, perfect version of herself. Through extreme body horror aesthetics, the film deeply explores crucial issues including ageism, beauty standards, body politics, female self-hatred, and patriarchal control over women's bodies, becoming a representative work of contemporary feminist horror cinema.

Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, a psychological thriller starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum. Following cocktail waitress Frida who is invited to tech billionaire Slater King's private island vacation, only to discover the men on the island are plotting sinister activities. The film deeply explores crucial issues including power abuse, sexual violence, collective trauma, female solidarity, and elite corruption, showcasing women's awakening and resistance when facing systemic oppression.

The concluding chapter of Ti West's X trilogy, with Mia Goth returning as Maxine Minx. Set in 1985 Los Angeles, Maxine transitions from adult film star to pursuing mainstream Hollywood acting career while facing threats from a serial killer. The film deeply explores crucial issues including women's survival struggles in the entertainment industry, sex work destigmatization, Hollywood power structures, and how women fight for autonomy in male-dominated industries.

A groundbreaking work by Indian director Payal Kapadia, this historic masterpiece won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Following three women of different ages - Prabha, Anu, and Parvaty - working together at a hospital in Mumbai, it explores their complex personal lives and the power of their mutually supportive friendship. With its poetic visual language, the film deeply examines crucial themes including female friendship, intergenerational solidarity, identity formation in urban development, and gender politics in modern India.

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.

A gripping courtroom drama dissecting a marriage, truth, and gender roles through the trial of a woman accused of her husband's murder. Winner of the Palme d'Or.

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.

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.

Omani journalist and women's-rights advocate Rafiah Al Talei starts from an election defeat to examine barriers to women's political representation and the symbolic burden placed on female candidates.

Zambian Feminists founder Situmbeko Wambulawae considers how feminism can make space for women and girls to share sensitive experiences and find connection.

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.

Using regional survey data, Dalia Mogahed challenges media stereotypes about the Arab uprisings and examines how demands for dignity, accountable government, religion, and women’s rights coexist.

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.

Feminism Ruins Everything is a podcast hosted by Millicent Sarre and Ellis Dolan, critiquing film, television, musical theater, and popular culture works from a feminist perspective. With a humorous and highly critical style, emphasizing 'friendly feminism' and cultural deconstruction, the content covers queer representation, gender stereotypes, artistic philosophy, and media renarration, representing one of the cultural feminist voices in the Australian context.

Feminist Current is a podcast hosted by Canadian journalist Meghan Murphy, focusing on controversial issues within the feminist movement, particularly debates around gender identity, women's spaces, and legal policy. The show approaches from a critical feminist stance, emphasizing women's rights based on biological sex, covering content including Title IX revisions, transgender policy, domestic violence, pornography criticism, and internal left-wing controversies. With a frank and clear-positioned style, it represents an important voice in gender politics debates.

Feminist Fight Club is an educational podcast hosted by Isabella Anzideo, introducing feminist history and contemporary issues in an accessible way. The show's content covers American women's political history, second-wave feminism, gender bias in philosophy, sexual violence statistics and survivor support, and transgender women's history. With a friendly style aimed at Gen Z, it's suitable for feminist beginners and teenage audiences.

Feminist Hotdog is a podcast hosted by Adrienne van der Valk, dedicated to finding joy and resistance through feminism. The show focuses on everyday feminist practices, marginalized group experiences, and social justice advocacy, covering content including self-recovery, prison system criticism, gender and mental health, socialist feminism, and far-right political criticism. With an intimate, highly critical style emphasizing voices of women, transgender, and non-binary groups, it represents a warm yet radical presence in American feminist podcasting.