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Drum Tower: Stand-up feminists

Dec 5, 2023
Chinese feminists in exile find solace and empowerment through stand-up comedy in New York City. They use comedy as a means of resistance against censorship and to share personal stories of activism. The podcast explores the challenges faced by feminist activists in China and the unique atmosphere of a stand-up feminist comedy club.
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  • Chinese feminists in exile are using stand-up comedy as a platform to freely express politically charged issues.
  • The stand-up comedy show provides a sense of community and empowerment for Chinese feminists living in exile.

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Feminist Stand-Up Comedy Show in New York

The podcast episode explores a Chinese feminist stand-up comedy show in New York City called Nurzajou-e. Chinese feminists who have left China are using stand-up comedy as a way to rebuild a feminist community from the outside. The show provides a space for Chinese feminists to freely express themselves and discuss politically charged issues. This alternative version of China allows the performers to address topics like MeToo, gender discrimination, and government oppression through comedy.

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