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The Waves: In Defense of Lean In Feminism

Dec 14, 2023
Guest
Danielle Kurtzleben
NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben joins the show to discuss what went wrong with Sheryl Sandberg's book Lean In, the value and criticisms of Lean In feminism, and the need for structural change in feminism. They also explore the lack of nuance in feminist conversations and the importance of being a good feminist by being kind and supportive to women and people of all genders.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Lean In: Impact and Critiques
01:59 • 11min
3
Lack of Nuance in Feminist Conversations
12:56 • 11min
4
Being a Good Feminist and the Limitations of Lean In
23:37 • 2min
5
Being a Good Feminist and the Suspension of The Waves Podcast
25:13 • 2min