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S2E26 Feminism Against Progress: A Conversation with Mary Harrington
Jun 6, 2023
Reactionary feminist Mary Harrington discusses the history of feminism, her journey from proponent to radical opponent of progress, the impact of technology on women and society, and her new book, Feminism Against Progress.
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- Progress has taken on a quasi-theological turn, leading to a belief that things will always get better, but it may not necessarily result in the overall improvement of human well-being according to Mary Harrington.
- The lost tradition of the feminism of care, which focused on the value of women's roles as caregivers and mothers, has been largely overlooked or dismissed in contemporary discourse.
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The essence of feminism against progress
Mary Harrington argues that progress is not a universal truth and that feminism should be arranged against progress in its current form. She asserts that progress has taken on a quasi-theological turn in contemporary culture and politics, leading to a belief that things will always get better. However, Harrington questions this belief and argues that progress has not necessarily resulted in the overall improvement of human well-being. She states that feminism should be focused on defending women's interests in their specific material and cultural contexts, rather than subscribing to a universalized notion of progress.
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