"Food, Feminism, and Fury" with Geraldine DeRuiter
Apr 1, 2024
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Author Geraldine DeRuiter discusses her book 'If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury' with Kara Swisher. They delve into sexism in the food industry, societal stigmas around beauty and food, and the challenges women face in expressing anger and emotions. The conversation also touches on weight loss drugs, societal perceptions on food and body image, and the importance of embracing a healthier approach to eating.
Exploring systemic misogyny in the culinary world and online spaces.
Reflecting on societal perceptions of weight and beauty standards in relation to food.
Deep dives
Understanding Gender Dynamics in the Culinary World
The podcast delves into the systemic misogyny present in both the culinary world and online spaces. It discusses the author's experiences with sexism and misogyny as a food writer, highlighting instances where her anger was criticized due to societal expectations surrounding women's behavior.
Impact of Speaking Out Against Misconduct
The episode narrates the author's viral post critiquing celebrity chef Mario Batali's response to sexual misconduct allegations. It details the repercussions she faced, including receiving hate mail and engaging with online trolls. The author reflects on the complexities of addressing misconduct in the culinary industry and the backlash she encountered for speaking out.
Challenges of Writing Personal Memoirs
The podcast explores the review received by the author's book, which critiqued her writing style as ranting and loud. It also touches upon the vulnerability and anxiety the author experienced while writing about personal trauma and the conflicting feedback she received from critics in relation to her writing style and content.
Navigating Complex Relationships with Food and Weight
The discussion delves into the author's relationship with food, body image, and societal perceptions of weight. It addresses the complex issues surrounding thinness, beauty standards, and the promotion of weight loss drugs. The conversation reflects on the conflicting messages around food, weight, and health in society.
Author Geraldine DeRuiter a.k.a. The Everywhereist joins Kara to talk about her new book If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury. They talk about some of the author’s viral moments and the backlash she experienced after calling out two famed Italian chefs, the inherent sexism in the food industry (from dining rooms to professional kitchens), and how societal stigmas around beauty and our bodies have distorted our relationship to food.
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