Breaking Down the Inherent Myths in the "Lean In" Model of Feminism: A Discussion with Dr. Ellie Anderson of the Overthink podcast
Breaking Down the Inherent Myths in the "Lean In" Model of Feminism: A Discussion with Dr. Ellie Anderson of the Overthink podcastDescription
In this week's episode, tune in for a riveting discussion with Dr. Ellie Anderson, philosopher, professor, feminist, and co-host of the Overthink podcast. Jenny and Ellie get real about feminist theory, the "broken rungs" of sexism in capitalism, and cancel culture.
2:00 - Ellie’s journey to philosophy
6:00 - Where to begin with feminist theory
9:30 - Gold Star Syndrome
11:30 - Sexism and Capitalism
18:00 - Individual responsibility in capitalism
22:00 - Individual responsibility in BLM and COVID
27:30 - Cancel culture and accountability
33:00 - The importance of language: assumptions and intent
42:00 - Overthink podcast
Connect with Ellie at:
www.instagram.com/overthink_pod/
Connect with Jenny at:
www.instagram.com/dothefirework
www.twitter.com/dothefirework
Resources Mentioned:
Books
The Feminine Mystique - Betty Friedan https://amzn.to/3fmKyuI
Living a Feminist Life - Sara Ahmed https://amzn.to/3hE1a3T
Feminism is for Everybody - bell hooks https://amzn.to/3hzjhrl
The Second Sex - Simone de Beauvoir https://amzn.to/3bv47Q3
Down Girl - Kate Manne https://amzn.to/3w7bBke
Entitled - Kate Manne https://amzn.to/3bwwKMS
Hood Feminism - Mikki Kendall https://amzn.to/3wcN3X1
Stamped from the Beginning - Ibram X. Kendi https://amzn.to/3huD0IU
Films
Miss Representation - written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newson https://amzn.to/3werGEM
The Mask You Live In - written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newson https://amzn.to/3olZaOY
People
Gloria Anzaldua
Mariana Ortega
Veronica Ivy
Sandra Bartky
George Yancy
United States
