Bare Marriage
Episode 202: The Barbie Movie, South Korean Women, and the Evangelical Church
Aug 24, 2023
The podcast discusses the societal expectations and injustice portrayed in the Barbie movie, exploring the impact of patriarchy on women and men. It also delves into the concept of hierarchy in marriage, critiques a scene in the movie, and highlights the controversy surrounding the representation of women. Additionally, it explores the reasons behind women in South Korea avoiding marriage and not wanting children, linking it to gender-based violence and traditional gender roles.
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- South Korean women are participating in a birth strike and marriage strike due to pervasive sexism and a culture of violent chauvinism.
- South Korea is experiencing a cultural backlash with the rise of incels and gender-based violence, perpetuated by fear and resentment towards feminism.
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The Birth Strike in South Korea
In South Korea, women are engaging in a birth strike and marriage strike as a response to pervasive sexism and a culture of violent chauvinism. The country has recorded the lowest fertility rate in the world, with women choosing to prioritize personal and professional fulfillment over traditional gender roles. The birth strike is seen as women's retaliation against a society that puts impossible burdens on them and fails to respect them. The strike highlights the need for gender equality and the dismantling of patriarchal norms that harm both women and men.
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