The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism Incompetent Cervix: The Misogynist History Behind Naming The Female Body
Sep 21, 2023
Author and science journalist Rachel E. Gross joins host Kat Chow to discuss the misogynist origins of names and diagnoses in the female reproductive system. They explore problematic pregnancy terminology, the impact of bias on naming women's bodies, the shift towards gender-neutral language, the importance of precision in medical terminology, and the sinister history of gynecology, including unethical experimentation on enslaved black women.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Bias on Naming Women's Bodies and Experiences
01:42 • 3min
The Problematic Terminology in Pregnancy
05:11 • 12min
The Shift in Pregnancy Language and its Impact
17:32 • 3min
Language Shifts in Medical Terminology and Promoting a Documentary
20:07 • 3min
Unveiling the Sinister History of Gynecology
23:31 • 18min
Discussion on Documentary 'Every Body' and Slate Plus Segment
41:46 • 3min