The PODCAST
During Season One of this podcast, we lay the groundwork for understanding Patriarchal systems and how they’ve functioned in Western Civilization, mostly focused on Europe and the United States. Our curriculum is organized chronologically – think of it like a survey course on the History of Civilization in college, but with these guiding questions: How did patriarchy develop? How did it function at each particular time in history? Who has challenged patriarchy, and what are their arguments? Each week a different reading partner joins Amy to record a discussion including both an academic and personal perspective.
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Season Two is about speaking. It’s about stories. In contrast to Season One, which mostly followed a chronological timeline and was anchored in academic texts and legislation, Season Two features a wide variety of topics, all of them demonstrating aspects of patriarchy that the speakers have witnessed in their own lives. We hear stories from dozens upon dozens of unique voices – men, women, and nonbinary voices – some well-known, some not well-known, some anonymous, all of whom have spoken their truth bravely, and have come together to help us create this incredible new season.
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In Season Three the podcast expands its perspective, exploring patriarchy internationally. Each week, Amy reads a book on a different topic in global gender studies and discusses it with a guest who has also read – or, in many cases written – the book being discussed. The season begins with a focus on the African continent, touching down in several different countries to discuss essential topics in the history of patriarchy and gender studies. From here the season progresses across geographic regions including the Middle East, Asia, Pacific Islands, Latin America, and finally concludes with a handful of European countries.
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In Season Four, Amy continues to read texts from gender studies experts around the world and discusses these texts with guests who have read – or, in many cases written – the book being discussed. This season will feature subjects and books from across the globe, reserving time to recognize observances such as Black History Month, Arab Heritage Month, Pride Month, AAPI History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Indigenous History Month by reading relevant texts and delving into the ways patriarchy affects these specific demographics.
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In Season Five, Breaking Down Patriarchy is getting active, speaking with experts and authors to help us identify the places we can create change in our world and offering practical ways for our community of listeners to help dismantle oppressive structures.
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