Bare Marriage Episode 302: For the Love of Women feat. Dorothy Greco
Oct 30, 2025
Dorothy Littell Greco, a journalist and author, dives deep into the pervasive nature of misogyny in her insightful discussion. She highlights how institutions like healthcare and the church continue to privilege men, often at women's expense. They tackle tough topics, like the dangerous link between male entitlement and sexual violence, and how everyday design fails to consider women. Greco also emphasizes the critical need for women in leadership and the importance of addressing systemic issues within Christian teachings and society for real change.
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Misogyny As A Systemic Belief
- Misogyny is a persistent system that places men's needs above women's in law, religion, social systems, and relationships.
- This belief shapes policies, practices, and cultural ethos that continue to disadvantage women today.
Childhood Call That Revealed Objectification
- Sheila Rae Gregoire recalls an 11-year-old prank call that left her feeling objectified and violated.
- She uses this memory to show how early experiences teach girls they must expect sexualized harassment.
Entitlement Drives Sexual Harm
- Entitlement fuels sexual violence by teaching men they deserve deference and sex on demand.
- That entitlement infantilizes men and prevents maturity and responsibility toward women's autonomy.
