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A Critique of Feminism (Dr. Abigail Favale) | Ep. 342

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May 12, 2022
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INSIGHT

Feminism's Parasitic Roots

  • Feminism has no fixed root and parasitically adopts varied philosophies like liberalism or Marxism.
  • Its ideology often lacks coherent metaphysics, leading to confusions around gender and identity.
INSIGHT

Tension in Feminist Gender Views

  • Feminism often denies essential female identity, seeing gender as a social construct.
  • This contradiction undermines feminism's defense of women and allows transgender claims to flourish.
ANECDOTE

Campus Cancel Culture Ordeal

  • Abigail Favale shared her experience of being accused of bigotry and transphobia during a campus talk about feminism.
  • She sought strength from her husband and felt vulnerable needing his protective validation.
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