E248. Girls Are Being Taught To Stay Silent - Bethany Mandel
Aug 31, 2023
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Bethany Mandel, co-author of Stolen Youth, discusses motherhood, abortion, and the gender identity debate. They cover the disparity between men and women in the #metoo movement, the risk of children's safety for societal acceptance, and the importance of girls speaking up. They also delve into feminist voices against gender ideology, indoctrination of children, antisemitism, illiteracy rates due to Covid, and reinventing the American classroom.
The ideology of gender fluidity raises concerns about the negative impact on children and the importance of trusting one's instincts.
The woke progressive left defends extreme and unpopular positions that go against the values of the average person.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in literacy rates among children, highlighting the urgent need for action in education.
Deep dives
Impact of gender fluidity on children and the importance of trust in instincts
The podcast episode discusses the story of a young girl at a sleep-away camp who felt scared and uncomfortable because her counselor, who identified as gender fluid, made her question their identity. The episode highlights the concern that women often suffer the consequences of men's fetishes, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's instincts and not ignoring discomfort. It raises a broader concern about how the ideology of gender fluidity may negatively impact children and the need for open conversation on the topic.
The radicalness of woke ideology and the increasing disregard for consequences
The podcast delves into the topic of woke ideology and its radical nature. It points out that those pushing this ideology seem to downplay the negative consequences associated with their beliefs. The episode highlights how the woke progressive left is doubling down on their extreme positions, even when it seems to go against the values held by the average person. It examines how the progressive movement is willing to defend ideas and concepts that seem unreasonable and unpopular to the general public.
The decline in education due to COVID-19 and the urgent need to catch up
The podcast episode addresses the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, specifically focusing on the decline in literacy rates among children. It highlights how remote learning, masked classrooms, and a lack of urgency to address the problem have led to a crisis in education. The episode emphasizes the need for urgent action to catch up and support children who have fallen behind in their reading skills. It also raises concerns about the prioritization of other agendas instead of focusing on essential educational needs.
The Crisis of Trust in Institutions
The podcast episode explores how people from different political backgrounds are becoming disillusioned with mainstream institutions. The host emphasizes the lack of trust in institutions as a bipartisan problem, with individuals from both the left and the right feeling let down. The host argues that this crisis of trust is leading people to question their ideologies and seek out first principles and core beliefs. They discuss the need for ideological consistency and the challenges of overcoming biases ingrained in one's political identity.
Inconsistencies on Abortion and Gender Issues
The podcast delves into the inconsistencies on the left regarding abortion and gender issues. The host shares her opinion on pro-life advocates who actively support mothers in need and questions the left's commitment to women's well-being. The host highlights the controversial nature of conversations around abortion and gender, expressing frustration with the charged rhetoric and emotional manipulation that often surround these topics. They also mention the different approaches to healthcare and gender issues in Europe, with a focus on evidence-based and cost-conscious decision-making compared to the politicization in the United States.
Bethany Mandel, co-author of Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Destroying A Generation , sits down with Bridget for a frank conversation about motherhood, abortion, and why the gender identity debate always seems result in women paying a price. They discuss the odd disparity between the the idea that men will do anything - except lie about their gender - coming on the heels of the #metoo movement, how much of this is starting to get on the radar of the normies, how people are willing to risk the safety of other people’s children in order to not run afoul of their peers and risk being called a bigot, and the danger of girls being taught that even if they’re uncomfortable they have to stay quiet. They also cover the disdain for the average taxpayer, why most of the amazing feminist voices against the gender ideology are coming from the UK, how totalitarians try to capture a society by ideologically indoctrinating children, using the term "antisemitism" as a weapon, the staggering rates of illiteracy among children due to Covid, and why we need to radically reinvent the American classroom.
