TRIGGERnometry Triggernometry Meets Guilty Feminist
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Apr 30, 2025 
Deborah Frances-White, a British-Australian comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, dives into the complexities surrounding gender identity and the challenges of modern femininity. She candidly discusses the implications of 'wokeness' and the cultural narratives shaping our understanding of gender. The conversation also tackles the impact of cancel culture on comedy and how it affects marginalized voices. With a humorous yet insightful approach, Frances-White emphasizes the necessity for open dialogue in today's polarized society.
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Growing Up in a Cult
- Deborah Frances-White shares her experience growing up in the Jehovah's Witnesses, describing it as a controlling cult.
- She compares this to current societal tribalism and the difficulty of having honest conversations amid ideological groupthink.
The Complexity of "Woke"
- "Woke" is a complex, often misunderstood term that mixes various social justice issues.
- Issues like diverse casting are mischaracterized as "woke" when they reflect real societal representation needs.
How Society Normalizes Difference
- Familiarity normalizes what once felt unusual, like women in trousers or men with long hair.
- Society's perception of gender norms evolves over generations, affecting acceptance of gender fluidity.