All Ears with Abigail Disney Writer Jia Tolentino: Feminism, Fatalism, and the Ego-Death of Motherhood
Sep 30, 2021
Jia Tolentino, NYT bestselling author and New Yorker staff writer, discusses the challenges of new motherhood, failures of capitalism, and the urgent need for collective action on climate change. The conversation also touches on topics like the impact of the pandemic, flaws in philanthropy, and the dominance of men in the field.
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Motherhood’s Impact
- Jia Tolentino initially viewed having a child as an unethical decision.
- She was surprised by how rewarding and energizing the experience has been.
Shifting Worldview
- Motherhood shifted Jia Tolentino's perspective toward more collective thinking.
- Her ambitions for her daughter are now focused on a better world, rather than individual achievements.
Gendered Messaging
- Abigail Disney resented the constant gendered messaging directed at her children.
- Tolentino observed similar gender indoctrination through children's clothing.