Probably Cancelled Podcast Michael Parenti: Male Terrorism & The Political Economy of Sex Oppression
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Dec 18, 2021 
Marxist political analyst and historian Michael Parenti discusses male terrorism, the political economy of sex oppression, and the need for men to contribute to the women's liberation movement. The podcast explores the intersectionality of gender, class, and race oppression, debunks myths about historical beauty standards, examines the pressure on women to conform to idealized beauty, and discusses the commodification of women under capitalism. It also delves into the distortion of women's health statistics and the manipulation of rape cases for propaganda purposes. The podcast concludes with exploring the actions men can take against sexism and discussing the topic of male circumcision in relation to female circumcision.
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Roots Of Male Supremacy
- Michael Parenti argues male supremacy is rooted in both biology and social structures but is not inevitable.
- He links male dominance to surplus property and class formation that turn women into possessions.
Privilege Explains Persistence
- Parenti says exploitation persists because oppressors benefit materially and enjoy privileges.
- He stresses male dominance continues because it provides real advantages to men in daily life.
Abigail Adams' Plea And Backlash
- Parenti recounts Abigail Adams' 1776 plea to "remember the ladies" and her warning that men would be tyrants.
- He contrasts her plea with John Adams' mocking reply that men would resist giving up mastery.