Quillette Podcast
Creating a Safe Space for ‘Problematic’ Women
Mar 15, 2024
The podcast explores the concept of 'Unspeak Easy' as a safe space for women to discuss challenging topics. It touches on divisive issues like the Gaza conflict and highlights the importance of creating comfortable environments for open conversations. Additionally, it features a humorous tale of cultural misunderstanding involving disc golf in London.
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- The Unspeakeasy events offer a safe space for women to engage in intellectually stimulating conversations without social repercussions.
- Managing diverse viewpoints while avoiding harmful discussions poses a continuous challenge in creating inclusive dialogue spaces.
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The Unspeakeasy Events and Community
The Unspeakeasy events, organized by Megan Down, focus on providing a space for intellectually curious women to engage in meaningful discussions about complex issues without fear of social consequences. Participants join a retreat following an application process where curated discussions take place over a few days. These retreats are not mere parties but intense conversations spanning diverse topics, leading to newfound perspectives and tools to express opinions in real-life scenarios.
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