Bombing Gaza Isn't Fighting Sexual Violence / Heidi Matthews & Tanya Serisier

Jan 24, 2024

Heidi Matthews and Tanya Serisier co-wrote an article exposing the hypocrisy of using sexual violence as a justification for war. They discuss the connection between bombing Gaza and fighting sexual violence. They also delve into the co-opting of feminism in Israel and question if this phenomenon exists elsewhere. The podcast also explores the emotional trauma of the 2016 US election and the importance of personal growth.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Sexual Violence as a Justification for War: Uncovering the Truth

03:21 • 22min

Sexual Violence as a Tool of War

25:39 • 18min

The Co-opting of Feminism in Israel and Beyond

43:27 • 9min

Answering the Question of the Week: Ending the War in Gaza

52:00 • 3min

Trauma and Self-Pity in the 2016 Election

54:38 • 8min

Reflections on Disappointment and Future Plans

01:02:36 • 5min