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Drinks & chats with feminist powerhouses across background , sexuality&discipline to talk about all things life through our radical lens. Hosted by Zimbabwean author & activist, Tinatswe Mhaka.
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In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Min'enhle Mguni to explore how porn and exploitative sexual content have shaped society's understanding of sex and intimacy. They delve into the centering of the male gaze, the exclusion of diverse body types, races, and identities, and how these portrayals can distort our perceptions of healthy sexual relationships. The conversation also touches on how shame and unrealistic expectations have influenced people's experiences with sex, and what can be done to promote more inclusive, realistic, and healthy conversations about intimacy.
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In this episode, we delve into access to justice for queer Zimbabwean women, girls, and non-binary folk. Our guests share their encounters with the formal justice system and civic institutions, revealing the deep challenges they face in a system that often ignores or mistreats them.
In this episode, we discuss:
Interactions with the formal justice system, from the police to the courts, and how queer individuals are frequently mistreated or dismissed when seeking protection or justice.
The barriers to accessing legal remedies and the lack of supportive policies for LGBTQIA+ people in Zimbabwe.
What an inclusive, just, and secure system would look like for queer individuals, and the collective dreams for a future where safety, security, and fairness are guaranteed for all.
To learn more and dive deeper into the stories and reflections, you can download the SAFE report here.
Credits:
This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund.
Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka
Connect with us:
Twitter: @thefeministbar
Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast
In this episode, we dive into the digital world and explore the complexities of safety and security for queer Zimbabwean women, girls, and non-binary folk navigating online spaces. As social media becomes a double-edged sword, offering connection and risk, we hear stories from our community about the threats they face and how they fight to stay safe online. Our guests share experiences of being doxxed online, having their identities and private information exposed maliciously, and the powerful role of social media inThis episode sheds light on how queer individuals in Zimbabwe navigate the dangers of the digital world while seeking connection and solidarity. From online harassment to finding safe spaces, these stories highlight both the risks and the resilience required to survive in hostile online environments.
To read more of these stories and reflections, you can download the SAFE report here.
Credits:
This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund.
Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka
Connect with us:
Twitter: @thefeministbar
Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast
In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, we turn our attention to the deeply personal and often hidden struggles of family life and intimate relationships for queer Zimbabwean women and girls. Through stories shared in the latest story circle, our guests look candidly at how they navigate safety within their homes and relationships, spaces that should be safe but often aren’t. Our guests open up about facing conversion methods from their families, such as being subjected to religious "cures" and exorcisms. the reality of fleeing home due to family rejection, only to encounter domestic violence in relationships where power dynamics and dependence can lead to toxic cycles, The lack of attention given to domestic violence within lesbian relationships, and how the support systems that exist often overlook or dismiss their experiences. To learn more and read the full reflections from this project, you can download the SAFE report here.
Credits:
This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund.
Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka
Connect with us:
Twitter: @thefeministbar
Instagram: @thefeministbarpodcast
In this episode of The Feminist Bar Podcast, we explore the complex realities of public safety and security for women, girls, and non-binary folk in Zimbabwe. Drawing from powerful stories shared during the recent story circles facilitated by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe and supported by Purposeful Fund, we delve into the lived experiences of navigating violence in public spaces.
Our guests reflect on how they have confronted and resisted various forms of violence, from street harassment and police brutality to social stigma and marginalization. Through their narratives, we examine the intersectional challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities, especially LBQT women and girls, and the collective strategies they employ for survival and resistance in a hostile environment.
To dive deeper into these stories and learn more about the reflections from the participants, you can download the full report here.
Credits:
This episode was brought to you by Feminist Voices Zimbabwe, with the support of the Purposeful Fund.
Hosted by: Tinatswe Mhaka
Connect with us:
Twitter: @thefeministbar
Instagram: @thefeministbar
Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits down with Chido Nyaruwata to break down everything you need to know about climate change. They explore what climate change is, why it impacts all of us, and why everyone should care. Chido and Tinatswe discuss the pressing realities of a changing climate and its effects on our communities, from extreme weather events to food security and social justice. This episode is an invitation to dive deep into an urgent conversation about our planet's future and what we can do to make a difference. Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram: The Feminist Bar Podcast. Support The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Patreon.
Host Tinatswe Mhaka discusses the adverse effects of purity culture on women's lives, including unrealistic expectations, shaming, and oppression with guest Eleanor. The societal constructions of virginity, and their consequences for women's bodies and relationships. What does a more inclusive and realistic understanding of sexuality and relationships look like?Follow The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram: The Feminist Bar PodcastSupport The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon: The Feminist Bar Podcast Patreon.
Host Tinatswe Mhaka sits with Tshepo Jamillah Moyo to discuss their personal experiences with feminism and its impact on their family, community, and relationship dynamics. How do our feminist ways of life impact who we connect with and how? Have we ever felt the need to forfeit freedom for what some might call 'cheap companionship'. How do these interactions show up in friendships and relationships?Â
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Host Tinatswe Mhaka chats and comments on the latest in feminist and queer news in July 2024. What are the feminists reading? What are we listening to? LGBTQIA+ Violence in Ghana and Kamala Harris as a poster child for black liberation? Let’s talk about it. Follow the podcast at The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram.
Thank you for your support and for being in the community with all the guests and listeners of The Feminist Bar. If you would like to support the podcast this season, please visit The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon.
In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka dives deep into the "Stories of Girls' Resistance" project with feminist storytellers and activists Jama Jack and Cate Nyambura. This groundbreaking multi-year, multi-site initiative spans regions, organizations, and contributors, documenting the lived realities and experiences of girls, non-binary people, and women aged 11 to 70. Through this discussion, we explore the power of ethical feminist storytelling, the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized communities, and the necessity of societal change to ensure safety and empowerment for girls.
Learn more about the project here: Stories of Girls' Resistance
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Host Tinatswe Mhaka chats and comments on the latest in feminist and queer news in July 2024. Is it hot or not that the Church of England is fighting about gay marriage? African leaders and their gay children abroad, including Cameroon's president's current predicament. Etsy bans erotica—what does that mean for creators? Plus, what are we reading? What are we listening to? Let’s talk about it. Follow the podcast at The Feminist Bar Podcast on Instagram.
Thank you for your support and for being in the community with all the guests and listeners of The Feminist Bar. If you would like to support the podcast this season, please visit The Feminist Bar Podcast on Patreon.
Welcome to the Feminist Bar Podcast. In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka has a conversation with guest Panashe about queer sex and pleasure from a non-binary perspective. The discussion unpacks gender identity, the journey to safe and empowering sexual pleasure, and the role of traditional understandings of sex on queer people. If you would like to follow the podcast, please visit :
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Thank you for your support and for being in community with all the guests and listeners of The Feminist Bar. If you would like to support the podcast this season please visit :
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Welcome to Season 5 of The Feminist Bar Podcast. We are making everything about feminism with some amazing gays and they are in these upcoming episodes so stay tuned. You can follow the podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/thefeministbarpodcast/?hl=enÂ
In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka talks with Rutendo Chabikwa about the role of academia in feminist movement building. What works? What doesn't? How can we transform academia to be safe? Follow the podcast on :Â
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In this episode, we are listening to your stories about your first queer sexual experiences and what happened after that? Are you on your queer journey? Did you have some realizations? You can submit your story here: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qvÂ
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In this episode, we are listening to your stories of the first time you experienced sexual pleasure. Sexy adventures? Reclaiming your bodily autonomy? Leaving shame behind? Tune in. Thank you for your submissions and feel free to make any new ones here: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qvÂ
In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka unpacks sexual empowerment briefly before we listen to your submissions about what made you sexually empowered. These stories have also been narrated by this podcast community who constantly help bring it to life. So did you buy a vibrator and do it yourself? Did you have an awful sex experience? Maybe it was your relationship at the time. What led to your sexual awakening? https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qvÂ
In this solo episode, we are just catching up on the latest in feminist news and what is coming next to the podcast. Let's consider what it means to cancel an artist and when we decide to do that. Leave your anonymous submissions here : https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qvÂ
In this episode, we are listening back and holding space for all the anonymous submissions talking about the things we were never taught about our bodies. Shout out to The Feminist Bar community for these anonymous submissions and the listeners who brought them to life. To make your anonymous submission visit the following: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qvÂ
In this episode, host Tinatswe Mhaka shares some top headlines in feminist and queer news across the globe this week. With personal reflections, let's delve into some of the mainstream displays of misogyny and the power of bigotry. Make your anonymous submission for upcoming episodes here: https://storyzink.com/m/2861k6qvÂ
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