What The Feminism!

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You want us to describe What the Feminism Podcast in three words? Intersectionality, feminist philosophy, & desi culture. Wait, that's more than three words? Well obviously, we are SO much more. Tune in!

  1. MAR 23

    21. The Goddess Ideal

    South Asia has religious traditions with an extraordinarily rich pantheon of goddesses. But why does this female divinity not translate into our cultural and everyday practices? In this episode, we deep dive into the very gap that exists between idealism and actuality in regards to the treatment of female divinity and actual women. Follow for more! Uma Chakravarti: Conceptualising Brahmanical Patriarchy Tarabai Shinde: Stri Purush Tulana (1882) Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak: Can the Subaltern Speak? B.R. Ambedkar: Castes in India Silvia Federici: Caliban and the Witch OECD (2020): Unpaid Care Work Data

    9 min

  2. FEB 16

    20. Labor or Love? Part 1

    This is an introductory episode for an upcoming deep dive on whether women's domestic labor could ever be a result of just their choice. Follow for more! https://wearechildfree.com/laur-fitch-feminism/ https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/01/stay-at-home-fathers-working-women-unpaid-caregiving-emotional-cognitive-labour https://social.desa.un.org/world-summit-2025/blog/invisible-yet-indispensable-why-the-world-runs-on-womens-unpaid-care-work https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(24)00127-6/fulltext?__cf_chl_tk=W4tXLckeS.C5ZQxqYvGLxP8tLBGdO2nr_VF08watZuo-1771195642-1.0.1.1-gcQ7vpGQPzdzcEaGBLtWjYic2hceED7_.XiDHkcB3y4 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1464993420977790 https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/07/18/trapped/how-male-guardianship-policies-restrict-womens-travel-and-mobility-middle https://nwlc.org/ https://philpapers.org/rec/SABDWI-2 https://scholarworks.indianapolis.iu.edu/items/3eb8483a-cc22-4d98-b144-846ddaff0ef6 P.S. Thank you mom, for all the amazing food! (Yes, those irresistible pictures of Indian food you see, that's my mom's cooking!)

    5 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    19. The Feminist Guide to Anti-Speciesism: Part I with Professor Jennifer Everett

    In the first installment of The Feminist Guide to Anti-Speciesism, I sit down with Professor Jennifer Everett—philosopher, professor, and one of the most thoughtful voices on animal ethics and feminist theory. We explore how she first entered the field, why suffering isn’t the only moral lens that matters, and how relationships, care, and power shape the way humans treat non-human animals. This episode traces the subtle (and not-so-subtle) connections between gender, domination, and the boundaries of our moral community. https://philpapers.org/rec/GRUEEA https://grupojovenfl.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/peter-singer-animal-liberation-1.pdf https://edgeeffects.net/lori-gruen/

    17 min

  4. 09/20/2025

    18. Whose Jeans Matter?

    Beyond the flashy ads and internet feuds, what do GAP and American Eagle really stand for? In this episode of What the Feminism, we unpack the Sydney Sweeney and KATSEYE campaigns, fast fashion’s labor abuses, and why representation in ads isn’t real feminism without justice for the women who make the clothes. Links: rana-plaza-garment-worker-rights-accord https://scienceworld.scholastic.com/ https://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/amex34rthoj-soc-raceslaveryjeans/race-slavery-and-blue-jeans-american-experience/?student=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NXC4Q_4JVg&t=19s https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/jun/05/female-garment-workers-gap-hm-south-asia https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/jordan-migrant-worker-died-by-suicide-allegedly-after-abuse-at-factory-supplying-under-armour-columbia-and-american-eagle-incl-co-comments/ https://www.instagram.com/whatthefeminism_podcast/ https://www.adweek.com/commerce/american-eagles-sydney-sweeney-and-travis-kelce-campaigns-drove-more-than-700000-new-customers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    6 min

  5. 04/05/2025

    17. Safe Spaces and Campus Justice: A Conversation with DePauw Women’s Centre Director Sarah Ryan

    In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Ryan, Director of the Women’s Center at DePauw University. Join us for an insightful conversation about the importance of safe spaces on college campuses and explore how students, staff, and faculty can show up as supportive allies. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or get involved, this episode is a must-listen.

    26 min

  6. 10/07/2024 ·  BONUS

    16. A Conversation with Dr. Mike

    Tune in to our latest episode featuring Dr. Jennifer Mike as we dive into her inspiring career and discuss pressing issues surrounding feminism, intersectionality, and rape culture in Nigeria, India, and beyond. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on how these challenges impact women globally!

    51 min

  7. 07/25/2024

    14. Schools, Sanskaar, and Sl*t-Shaming

    In this episode, we understand how gender perceptions, expectations, and behavioural norms in the classroom form the crux of many moral-policing issues in Indian academic institutions. Links: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/from-outfits-to-choice-of-friends-moral-policing-that-residents-of-sppus-girls-hostels-have-to-bear-9213160/ https://thewire.in/livewire/ive-had-enough-of-my-schools-moral-policing https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/from-outfits-to-choice-of-friends-moral-policing-that-residents-of-sppus-girls-hostels-have-to-bear-9213160/ https://www.thequint.com/news/india/kerala-school-expels-students-for-hugging#read-more https://feminisminindia.com/2021/08/27/moral-policing-of-women-history-of-jeans-gender-binary/ https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/gender-differences-in-the-classroom https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/veil-off-talks-on-same-sex-relationships-or-different-gender-identities-in-classrooms/cid/2021072 https://theprint.in/campus-voice/schools-often-become-breeding-grounds-for-rape-culture-bois-locker-room-is-one-instance/931314/ https://www.instagram.com/whatthefeminism_podcast/

    11 min

  8. 06/20/2024

    13. The People Have Spoken! (Lokniti Surveys)

    In this episode, we will discuss the Lokniti (CSDS) pre-poll and post-poll surveys, to understand the mandate of the 2024 General Elections and learn what Indian voters actually want. https://www.vox.com/politics/354424/india-election-results-2024-modi-congress-economy-democracy-liberalism https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/6/5/why-indias-election-results-bring-hope-even-in-defeat https://maktoobmedia.com/india/upper-caste-hindus-voted-for-bjp-obcs-muslims-dalits-chose-india-alliance-in-up-csds-lokniti-post-poll-survey/ https://www.livemint.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2024-pre-poll-survey-from-unemployment-to-inflation-here-are-key-issues-of-upcoming-polls-11712803571889.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5113nvjevxo https://x.com/legallyuddin/status/1798240873999913154 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/04/india-stares-at-high-youth-unemployment-as-hiring-in-its-it-sector-slows.html#:~:text=In%20the%20October%20to%20December,Centre%20for%20Monitoring%20Indian%20Economy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/7/did-indias-farmers-ditch-modis-bjp-in-the-2024-election https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z3zzBD87gM https://www.instagram.com/whatthefeminism_podcast/

    8 min
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You want us to describe What the Feminism Podcast in three words? Intersectionality, feminist philosophy, & desi culture. Wait, that's more than three words? Well obviously, we are SO much more. Tune in!

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    Ira
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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