Cordelia Fine
Canadian-born British philosopher of science, psychologist, and writer. Full professor in the History and Philosophy of Science programme at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Best podcasts with Cordelia Fine
Ranked by the Snipd community
6 snips
Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
Cordelia Fine, "Patriarchy Inc.: What We Get Wrong About Gender Equality – and Why Men Still Win at Work" (W.W. Norton, 2025)
Cordelia Fine, a Canadian-born British philosopher and writer, dives deep into gender inequality and workplace dynamics. She critiques existing narratives around gender equality and calls for a broader understanding that goes beyond biological determinism. Fine discusses the impact of cultural constructs on gender roles, the persistent wage gap, and challenges faced by women in the workforce, such as the motherhood penalty. She also highlights the shortcomings of superficial diversity initiatives and emphasizes the need for effective, structural changes to achieve true equality.
Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
Cordelia Fine, "Patriarchy Inc.: What We Get Wrong About Gender Equality – and Why Men Still Win at Work" (W.W. Norton, 2025)
Cordelia Fine, a Canadian-born British philosopher and professor at the University of Melbourne, shares incisive insights from her latest book on gender equality. She critiques existing narratives about workplace gender roles, highlighting the cultural factors that shape these dynamics. Fine challenges the adequacy of evolutionary psychology in understanding gender and discusses how sexual harassment enforces traditional hierarchies. She advocates for a nuanced approach to gender equality and explores the intersectionality of gender, race, and class in workplace inequalities.
