Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry The Feminisation of Academia - Amy Wax | Maiden Mother Matriarch
Aug 14, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Amy Wax, a Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, dives into the feminization of academia and public life. She explores the impact of integrating feminine traits in educational institutions, shared insights on gender dynamics and power, and critiques feminist ideologies' influence on societal structures. Wax also touches on the role of women in political movements, challenges of balancing career and family, and the shaping of children's career choices by parental expectations, navigating the nuanced terrain of gender and ambition.
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Feminization of Academia
- Amy Wax observes a "feminization of academia", marked by prioritizing safetyism and feelings over rigorous truth-seeking.
- This shift elevates nursery/kindergarten values over traditional academic values like empiricism and debate.
Harvard Dean's Statement
- Harvard's Social Science Dean stated that academics facing scrutiny for their statements aren't protected by free speech.
- This exemplifies the safetyism and control Wax criticizes.
Women, Men, and Power
- Louise Perry suggests women exert power through men, who often try to impress or accommodate them.
- Wax agrees, noting chivalry becomes dysfunctional when traditional gender roles dissolve.