Michael Parenti: Male Terrorism & The Political Economy of Sex Oppression

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.