The Guilty Feminist 436. Cancel Culture with Josie Long
May 12, 2025
In this captivating discussion, stand-up comedian Josie Long shares her progressive views and experiences from her upbringing in a patriarchal religious organization. She addresses the complexities of cancel culture, urging for unity in progressive movements while navigating serious issues like reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy. With humor and authenticity, Long emphasizes joy as a form of resistance in activism, highlighting the importance of open dialogue amidst diverse opinions. The conversation provides a lively critique of societal challenges, blending laughter with thought-provoking insights.
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Jehovah's Witness Upbringing Anecdote
- Deborah Frances-White shares her personal upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness and its patriarchal restrictions.
- She was bullied by elders into not attending university, illustrating strict community control.
Shunning Mirrors Punishment Systems
- Shunning and ostracising do not build a compassionate society.
- Naming, shaming and exclusion mirror prison systems and often fail to resolve issues.
Unite Against Far-Right Division
- Unite and avoid dividing the left on issues like trans rights.
- Recognize well-funded far-right design to split progressive causes and work strategically to counter.
