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Dec 24, 2018
孟冰纯, a vice professor and associate director at the London School of Political Economy, discusses the concept of patriarchal capitalism and its impact on women in China and the West. They explore the influence of this system on women's behavior, values, and self-expectations. The podcast highlights the development of patriarchal capitalism and its connection to the Chinese and Western societies, examining the relationship between institutions, technology, the market, and social classes.
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Consumer Culture Shapes Female Self-Image
- The episode links commercial festivals and marketing to broader systems that shape women's choices and self-image.
- Patriarchal capitalism operates through media, advertising, and social norms to reshape desires and expectations.
Market Replaced Collectivism, Not True Freedom
- Patriarchal capitalism replaced the collectivist constraints after China's market reforms and reframed freedom as consumer choice.
- This system subtly constrains women's imagination and life choices despite apparent individual liberty.
Balance Advice Can Police Ambition
- The podcast argues that modern advice telling women to 'balance family and career' often polices female ambition.
- Such messaging reproduces gendered expectations while appearing supportive.