Pop Culture Happy Hour Girls State
Apr 11, 2024
The podcast explores the new Apple TV+ documentary Girls State, a mock government program for high school girls filmed in 2022. It delves into the challenges and double standards faced by young girls in political and societal spheres, highlighting the importance of addressing issues like misogyny and sexism. The discussion also delves into the unequal treatment of participants in Girls State compared to Boys State, as well as the complexities of friendship and power dynamics among the girls in the program.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Diverse Perspectives in Political Programs
02:32 • 9min
Gender Disparities in State Programs and Frustration Among the Participants
11:26 • 4min
Friendship and Power Dynamics in Girls State
15:01 • 7min
Exploration of Ideology and Unity in the Face of Inequities
22:02 • 3min