Dr. Marcie Bianco on Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom
Welcome to the Business Talk Podcast! Today, we are excited to have the esteemed Dr. Marcie Bianco join us. A writer, editor, lecturer, and cultural critic, Dr. Bianco is currently the editor at the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), where she co-edits and coproduces the quarterly print magazine. In this role, she collaborates with journalists worldwide, focusing on cross-sector and philanthropic ventures, and leads initiatives on belonging, dignity, justice, and joy (BDJJ). Dr. Bianco's impactful feminist and cultural criticism has been widely published, spanning from mainstream outlets like Vanity Fair and CNN to independent feminist and LGBTQ+ platforms such as DAME and The Advocate. We're excited to dive into her insights and explore her unique perspectives on culture, gender, and social justice. In this episode, Dr. Bianco will explore the themes of her widely recognized book, ‘Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom.’ Dr. Marcie Bianco explores the struggles women have faced for over a century in her book Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom. Despite battles for equality, Bianco argues that the concept itself is a fallacy that fails to address historical discrimination and oppression. Tracing the campaign for women’s suffrage through modern history, she reveals how the pursuit of equality has kept women and marginalized communities chasing an elusive goal, reinforcing limiting gender binaries and identity politics. Advocating for freedom as the true liberator of feminism, Bianco introduces three freedom practices that empower women to reclaim their bodily autonomy. In this thought-provoking work, she challenges readers to consider what liberation from the notion of equality could mean for the future of the feminist movement. About the Guest: Dr. Marcie Bianco is an editor at Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) and has an impressive academic background, holding a BA with honors in Government from Harvard, an MSt in Women’s Studies from Oxford, an MA in English Literature from Rutgers, and a PhD in English Literature with Women’s Studies Certification from Rutgers. From 2006 to 2017, she taught literature, critical theory, and gender studies in the New York City metro area. In 2017, she joined the Stanford University Clayman Institute for Gender Research as its editorial and communications director. A writer and cultural critic, Bianco has contributed to LGBTQ+ media for over 15 years and has published articles in CNN, MSNBC, and Vanity Fair. Her first book, Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom, was released by PublicAffairs in 2023. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. To learn more about our activities, follow us on our social media platforms listed below: 1) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellomrbhatt/ 2) Twitter: https://x.com/hellomrbhatt 3) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomrbhatt/?hl=en 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/managementprofessional 5) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hellomrbhatt Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Marcie Bianco has granted permission to share insights from her book, ‘Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom’ on Business Talk Podcast Channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.
