The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 466. Reappropriating Feminism, Maternity, and the Woman’s Role | Mary Harrington
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Jul 25, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Mary Harrington, an insightful author and editor, discusses the historical contributions of women to civil society before the workforce shift. They delve into the impact of technology on gender roles and the complexities of female sexuality's commodification. Harrington sheds light on the overlooked significance of motherhood in feminism and critiques contemporary narratives while emphasizing the power of radical loyalty in relationships. This thought-provoking dialogue challenges perceptions of women's roles in a changing world.
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Feminism's Origins
- Mary Harrington argues that modern feminism originated from women's changing roles after the Industrial Revolution.
- It split into two branches: the feminism of care and the feminism of freedom.
Shift in Women's Roles
- Pre-industrial homes were the primary work units, with roles divided pragmatically, not morally.
- The Industrial Revolution shifted this dynamic, reducing women's economic agency and turning them into chief consumers.
Reproductive Strategies and the Pill
- Two main reproductive strategies exist: R-strategy (many offspring, no investment) and K-strategy (few offspring, high investment).
- Peterson argues that the pill delivers women into the hands of R-strategist men (narcissistic, psychopathic).
