Intelligence Squared

Difficult Women: The Defining Fights of Feminism, with Helen Lewis and Caroline Criado Perez

Mar 6, 2020

Helen Lewis, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of 'Difficult Women,' uncovers the often overlooked narratives of feminism. She argues that many female pioneers are forgotten because they don't fit the 'cuddly' heroine stereotype. Joined by feminist campaigner Caroline Criado Perez, they delve into the historical struggles of women, the generational divides in the movement, and the complexities of being labeled 'difficult.' Together, they shine a light on the importance of embracing non-conformity in the fight for women's rights.

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Caroline Criado Perez

Helen Lewis

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Intro

3min

Navigating the Feminist Legacy

23min

Navigating Happiness and Gender Dynamics

9min

Unpacking Gender Disparities in Education and Work

4min

Bridging Generations of Feminism

21min

Exploring Labels: The Gendered Dynamics of Difficulty and Emotion

2min

The Complexity of Being a 'Difficult Woman'

2min

In this episode of the Intelligence Squared podcast we are joined by Helen Lewis, staff writer for the Atlantic, who claims that too many pioneers of women’s rights have been whitewashed or forgotten because society likes its heroines to be cuddly and safe. Lewis believes it’s time to reclaim the history of feminism as a history of difficult women, and on Tuesday February 25 she came to the Intelligence Squared stage to set out the arguments of her new book, Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights. She appeared in conversation with the feminist campaigner Caroline Criado Perez and BBC broadcaster Samira Ahmed.

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