Forget the turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree - this Christmas, we're giving you the gift of pure, unadulterated, delicious justice. From celebrity clapbacks and witty comment threads, to online backlashes, we’re looking at our favourite times women stood up for themselves. Get ready for a ride through body-shaming, mansplaining, trolling, and the perfect takedowns.

For our last episode of 2025 you’re going to hear from Cher, Michelle Obama, Rihanna and Cardi B to name a few…

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References & clips

Vogue article - In a Celebrity-Obsessed World, Have We Reached Peak Parasocial? By Anna Cafolla

Psychology Today article - Relax and Take Good Care of Yourself. By Dona Matthews

Psychology Today article - Do Happy Parents Raise Healthier Kids? By Michael Ungar

Guardian article - ‘Mansplaining’ was once a contender for word of the year. Here’s why we should stop using it. By Zoe Williams

Guardian article - ‘‘Smile? YOU smile.’ A new generation of stars is overthrowing the old Hollywood system, one ‘no’ at a time. By Priya Elan

A.M. Bennett et al. (2023). What is she wearing and how does he lead?: An examination of gendered stereotypes in the public discourse around women political candidates. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Vol 205. 

New York Times video post - Did Women Ruin the Workplace? / Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? 

Compact Mag article - The Great Feminization. By Helen Andrews

Women’s Agenda article - The workplace was perfect—until women showed up? By Rita Nasr

The New Yorker Article - I’m the Woman Who Ruined the Workplace. By Ariel Dumas 

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