Women's Words

The Importance of Language in Shaping Perspectives

The podcast explores how language, specifically the choice of words, shapes our perceptions and understanding of the world. It discusses how the book 'Mother Tongue' by Jenny Natter sheds light on the history of women's words and the representation of women in language. It highlights the fact that historical sources were predominantly written by men, leading to a biased and male-centered perspective. The book uncovers the vocabulary women used to describe themselves and their experiences, while also examining the influences of other discourses such as medicine and religion on language usage.