Intelligence Squared BONUS: International Women's Day Special with Margaret Atwood, Bernardine Evaristo, Rose McGowan and more
Mar 8, 2021
Celebrate International Women's Day with inspiring stories from renowned women in literature, film, and politics. Hear Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo reflect on women's rights and activism. Dive into Hollywood's pressures on beauty and intelligence, as well as the systemic silence facing women in the industry. A comedian shares her journey at Hooters, emphasizing female camaraderie. The conversation explores identity, advocacy, and the challenges that women of color face in various fields while highlighting the importance of representation and intersectionality.
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Handmaid's Tale Origins
- Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" was influenced by the political climate of the 70s and 80s.
- She questioned how to push women back into the home and what a US totalitarianism would look like.
Handmaids as Protest
- Protesters dressed as handmaids before the TV series, but the show amplified it.
- The costume became a powerful visual symbol of protest against oppressive laws.
Hollywood's Complicity
- Rose McGowan criticizes Hollywood's systemic sexism, where women often uphold a system that doesn't support them.
- She faced pressure to conform to stereotypical expectations, hindering her career.
