Episode 58: Feminism (feat. Carol Hay)
Released August 16, 2022
In the wake of #MeToo, the controversial Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, where does feminism stand today? In episode 58 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore feminist philosophy to diagnose the status and future of the feminist movement. To help think about these issues, they bring on Dr. Carol Hay, feminist philosopher and author of the book Think Like a Feminist: The Philosophy Behind the Revolution. The trio talk theories of oppression, recent anti-feminist backlash, capitalist appropriation of feminism (see: #girlboss), and more!
Interested in the works discussed? You can find them here:
Carol Hay, Think Like a Feminist: The Philosophy Behind the Revolution
Susan Faludi, Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women
Clotilde de Maricourt and Stephen R. Burrell, "#MeToo or #MenToo? Expressions of backlash and masculinity Politics in the #MeToo era"
Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex