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fem·i·nism
[ˈfeməˌnizəm]
noun
the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes
Understanding the Need for Feminism in 2024
Take a moment.
Do you know what feminism is? If so, what does feminism mean to you? From your point of view, what is the Feminist movement about? What role does feminism play in your life?
In this episode, Lauren Visconti, a women’s studies and anthropology instructor at Linn-Benton Community College corrects the misconceptions of what feminism is and is not, as well as touches on what equity and inclusivity can look like in the classroom and workplace.
Understanding systems of oppression, the perpetuation of patriarchy, and the politics of scarcity are at the top of the list of discussion topics covered in this episode. Lauren dives deep into how these actions are traits are imprinted on humans from the societies we live in and how we can try to think about things differently to help promote change.
Join us in this conversation about power and agency. Listen to “Understanding the Need for Feminism in 2024” today!
Resources for Understanding the Continued Need for Feminism
- The Women’s Atlas by Joni Seager – Statistics and graphics to help illustrate the oppression of women around the world
- “Feminism is for Everybody” by bell hooks
- “Gender Trouble” by Judith Butler – Exploring gender performance
- Judith Butler’s Theory of Gender Performativity, Explained
- Her First $100k – Feminism and finances
- Black Girl Dangerous (BGD) – Amplifying the voices of queer and trans people of color
- Everyday Feminism – an online library of intersectional feminist resources
- Feminist.com – a collection of readings and resources that has been in operation for nearly two decades.
