Women's Awakening Episodes

A chat about the highs and lows of feminist movements past and present. We spotlight significant events across the world that have had huge impacts for women. We also take a hard look at the current state of feministing and its promises of so-called women’s empowerment and individual liberation. Episode Links Gail Dines | Subject to Power 1975 Iceland Women’s Strike | BBC Elisa in Iceland | Tik Tok Equal Rights Amendment | PBS Ann Pettitt | Greenham Commons Pray the Devil Back to Hell | PBS U...

A chat about women’s collective awakening to patriarchal backlash. At a time when women are enjoying unprecedented gains and liberties, we are also seeing a roll-back of rights and a rise of violent misogyny. The collective actions of yesteryear’s feminism won women significant freedoms, protections and material gains, but where are we now? In the first episode of Chat In The Commons, hosts Natalie and Elle reflect on coming of age and living life as a woman amidst the historical human rights s...