Did I get your attention? That’s a start. By actually taking the time to read this piece, you’re taking the first step. I just finished watching the Netflix documentary, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. It took a while because I knew it would be triggering so I waited to watch with a friend and made sure to…
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On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Dr. Jessica Taylor, founder and owner of VictimFocus, an organization providing research, consultancy, and thought leadership in forensic psychology, feminism, and mental health. We speak with Jessica today about her book, Why Women Are Blamed for Everything, which covers the psychology of victim-blaming and self blame…
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On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Melissa Faliveno, author of her essay collection, Tomboyland, a meditation on the influences of geography, desire, and identity on her journey as a queer woman and feminist. We speak with Melissa about how her childhood in Wisconsin shaped her views of her conceptions of sex,…
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In this “Reflections” episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on women, gender, and democracy: Episode 103: Jenna Spinelle of the “Democracy Works” podcast on COVID-19, the media, and elections, Episode 105: Jen Senko on “The Brainwashing of My Dad” and right-wing media’s impact on our democracy, Episode 107: Christina Hu on the importance of…
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In this “Reflections” episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on the gendered impact of COVID-19: Episode 96: Laura Ramirez of Af3irm on decolonizing “sex work,” Episode 97: #SurvivorStories Series with “Carol” on parenting with an abuser during COVID-19, Episode 99: Martin Hultman on misogyny and masculinities on climate change denial, Episode 100: #SurvivorStories Series…
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