In the 8th episode, hosts Dr. Meghna and Devishobha talk about why inculcating the gender equality mindset in our even young kids is important. The hosts discuss why feminism is a ‘dirty’ word, that is, why people find this term problematic. They discuss what feminism actually means and how people’s views are shaped by their own encounters with patriarchy.

Devishobha discusses a touching story about a chess grandmaster and his mother. And Meghna discusses why we even need feminism! The hosts then discuss both blatant and subtle ways in which patriarchy impacts us all, and argue why it’s important to instill the values considered feminine in our boys.

In Episode 8, the hosts discuss why it’s not enough to raise our daughters like our sons, it’s equally important to raise our sons like our daughters. The hosts share their guidelines for raising feminist kids: FEMINN F= Fight stereotypes (including your own), E= Encourage kids to express emotions, M= Model gender equality by giving girls and boys strong role-models, I= Involve girls and boys in caring for themselves and for others, N= No to traditional differences, N= No means No- teaching consent to kids.

If you wish to learn more, check out:

1. The Guilty Feminist Podcast: https://guiltyfeminist.com/

2. Books on Feminism for adults

• We should all be Feminists

• Dear Ijeawele or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Both by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

1. Adichie’s website https://www.chimamanda.com/welcome/

• How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran

1. Books that reinforce gender equality for children

• Pink and Blue by Rity Vaishnav (3-6 years)

• No Difference Between Us by Jayneen Sanders (4-7 years)

• Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli (7+ years)

• Boys will be Boys by Aparna Jain (7+ years)

1. Newsletter- Boyish- monthly newsletter by Rajat Mittal brings forth stories of Indian men who have defied gender stereotypes to excel in traditional non-masculine careers https://boyish.in/

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