Maggie Murphy and Yvonne Harrison discuss sexism in football. Minna Dubin talks about 'mom rage' and the challenges of modern motherhood. Jessie Lau provides updates on the arrest and detention of activists in China. Ysenda Maxtone Graham explores the working lives of British women from the 1950s to the 1990s.
The incident involving the managing director of AFC Wimbledon highlights the contrast between public commitments to gender equality and private behavior, emphasizing the need to address sexism within the football industry.
The podcast explores the common experience of Mum Rage and the importance of recognizing and addressing these emotions, shedding light on societal expectations of motherhood and the need for systemic changes to support mothers in managing their emotions.
Deep dives
Women's Hour highlights sexist language in men's football club
The managing director of AFC Wimbledon, Danny Maclin, has resigned after being secretly recorded using sexist and abusive language towards a female colleague. This incident highlights the disconnect between public commitments to gender equality and the private behavior of individuals in leadership positions. The story underscores the importance of addressing sexism within the football industry and offers an opportunity to discuss the contrast between public and private words and actions in various contexts.
The impact of Mum Rage on women's lives
The podcast episode explores the phenomenon of Mum Rage, emphasizing that it is a common experience among mothers. It delves into the causes and manifestations of Mum Rage, which can include feelings of irritation, anger, and frustration. The episode also highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these emotions, as well as seeking support and strategies to cope with them. It raises questions about societal expectations of motherhood and the need for systemic changes to better support mothers in managing their emotions.
The trial of a Chinese journalist and activist
The trial of journalist Sophia Huang Schwartzman in China has begun after she was arrested in 2021. Supporters say she was charged with inciting subversion of state power, a charge that carries a potential sentence of five years or more. Sophia Huang Schwartzman played a significant role in sparking the MeToo movement in China, shining a light on issues of sexual harassment and discrimination. The closed-door trial and lack of transparency surrounding the case raise concerns about freedom of speech and activism in China.
Insights into the working lives of women from the 1950s to the 1990s
The book 'Jobs for the Girls' delves into the experiences of women in the workforce from the 1950s to the 1990s. Through oral history accounts, the book captures the challenges and opportunities faced by women during this period. It highlights the influence of societal expectations and gender norms on women's careers and the varying levels of preparation and support they received. The book also explores themes such as office culture, office romances, and the impact of changing technology on women's work.
The managing director of AFC Wimbledon has resigned after being secretly recorded making sexist and abusive comments about a female colleague, just two months after publicly committing to tackling sexism as part of the Her Game Too campaign. Emma Barnett gets reaction from Lewes FC Chief Executive Maggie Murphy and Yvonne Harrison, CEO of Women in Football.
Minna Dubin is the author of Mum Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. It's a book inspired by her own experiences and she then spent three years speaking to other mothers, to build up a picture that goes beyond her own domestic sphere.
In 2021, prominent Chinese journalist and #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin was arrested and jailed. Unseen for the last two years, the Chinese Government announced that her closed-door trial began on Friday. Journalist Jessie Lau joins Emma to discuss the latest in this case.
Emma talks to author Ysenda Maxtone Graham about her new book Jobs for the Girls which gives a snapshot of British women's working lives from 1950, through cardigans and pearls, via mini-skirts and bottom-pinching, to shoulder pads and the ping of the first emails in the early 1990s.
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