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Watch insightful videos featuring feminist scholars, activists, and thought leaders sharing knowledge and perspectives

📹 16 videos total
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Why gender equality is good for everyone — men included
15:48
💡 TED

Why gender equality is good for everyone — men included

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Michael Kimmel
• 10 years ago

In this TEDWomen talk, sociologist Michael Kimmel makes a compelling case for why gender equality benefits not only women, but men as well. Using humor and research, he argues that equality leads to healthier relationships, better workplaces, and a more just society. Kimmel challenges men to become active participants in feminist progress.

Gender Equality Men's Rights Movement Critique Patriarchy Critique Political Participation Workplace Equality
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We Should All Be Feminists
30:16
🎬 YouTube

We Should All Be Feminists

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• 12 years ago

In this famous TEDxEuston talk, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her personal insights and definition of feminism. Through personal stories and observations, she reveals gender inequality and the negative effects traditional gender roles have on both men and women. The speech deeply explores gender injustices in society, calls for changing the way boys and girls are raised, and emphasizes that culture is created by people and therefore can be changed to achieve true gender equality.

Feminism Liberal Feminism Patriarchy Critique Cultural Critique Media Representation Critique
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This isn't her mother's feminism
11:09
💡 TED

This isn't her mother's feminism

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Courtney E. Martin
• 14 years ago

In this TEDWomen talk, Courtney E. Martin reflects on the evolving meaning of feminism across generations. Through personal narrative and cultural critique, she explores three paradoxes that define her generation’s feminist identity, emphasizing the tension between tradition and innovation, idealism and pragmatism.

Fourth Wave Feminism Cultural Critique Identity Formation Women's Writing Feminism
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Documentaries First

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Talks & Interviews

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