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Documentary #10: Feminism for the 99 Percent

Jun 22, 2021
01:05:14
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The podcast explores the impact of COVID on women, including increased demand for unpaid labor and job losses. It critiques Lean In feminism and advocates for an anti-capitalist approach. It discusses challenges faced by native people and women in Hawaii and proposes a feminist economic recovery plan. The need to de-gender care work, policy recommendations for equality, and the intersectionality of oppression are also explored. The podcast concludes by discussing a feminist economy and its relationship with indigenous economies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Working mothers face unequal burdens and need greater support and policy changes to balance work and caregiving responsibilities.
  • Mainstream feminism must address issues of race, class, and intersectionality and include the voices and experiences of marginalized women.

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Fighting Patriarchy: The Struggles of Working Mothers

The podcast episode discusses the challenges faced by working mothers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It shares personal stories of women juggling full-time work with caregiving responsibilities, highlighting the unequal burden placed on women in terms of childcare and household chores. The episode emphasizes the need for greater support and recognition of the valuable work done by working mothers, calling for policy changes such as affordable and accessible childcare, paid parental leave, and shorter work hours for everyone. It also explores the issues of gender inequality and capitalism, emphasizing the importance of an anti-capitalist feminism that challenges existing power structures and advocates for a more equitable and caring society.

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