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106: Patriarchy is perpetuated through parenting (Part 1)

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Feb 23, 2020
In this thought-provoking discussion, scholar Carol Gilligan, an expert on patriarchy's impact on parenting, joins listener Brian Stout, who is dedicated to dismantling these systems. They explore how patriarchy represses emotional expression in boys while silencing girls, revealing its detrimental effects on personal identity. The conversation highlights creative ways to raise children outside rigid gender norms and emphasizes the role of open communication in fostering healthy emotional development. Join them in uncovering paths toward dismantling these entrenched societal structures.
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INSIGHT

Patriarchy Defined

  • Patriarchy divides human capabilities into masculine and feminine, favoring masculine traits.
  • This forces children to suppress natural traits to fit gender roles, hindering their development.
ANECDOTE

The Lullaby

  • A boy, asked to sing his favorite song, chose a lullaby but changed it to a masculine song after seeing other boys' horror.
  • This demonstrates how boys suppress emotions and conform to gender roles.
INSIGHT

Timing of Pressure

  • Boys face pressure to conform earlier, while girls experience it during adolescence when fitting patriarchal roles becomes crucial.
  • Fathers express concern over their daughters losing their voices due to societal pressure.
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