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Sophie Lewis

leading scholar of family abolition and the politics of reproduction

Top 3 podcasts with Sophie Lewis

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Apr 17, 2024 • 48min

Israel and the history of imperial feminism w/ Sophie Lewis

Writer Sophie Lewis discusses the controversial use of feminist rhetoric to defend Israel's actions in Gaza and the historical ties between Zionist feminism and imperialism. The conversation explores the entanglement of feminism with whiteness, the debunking of claims of systemic sexual violence in Israeli media, and the complex intersection of feminism, nationalism, and militarism in defense of Israel.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 21min

On Zionist Feminism / Sophie Lewis

Exploring the complexities of Zionist feminism and its appropriation for nationalist purposes, questioning the consistency of advocating for equality while maintaining misogynistic beliefs. Delving into the historical entanglement of feminism with imperialism and the importance of anti-racism for a truly liberatory feminism. Unveiling fabrications in narratives of sexual violence, challenging testimonies in the Israeli context, and critiquing the support for Israeli military actions. Humorously delving into the definition of a sandwich and its cultural nuances, alongside announcements and rewards for listeners.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 59min

Faculty Spotlight: Sophie Lewis on Second Wave Feminism, Incipient Queerness, Auto-Analysis, and the Life of the Critic (ft. Paige Sweet)

Scholar Sophie Lewis reflects on early experiences of injustice in middle-class institutions. They discuss overlooked insights from second wave feminists, time of transition from feudalism to capitalism, unruly undertows of entertainment, autotheory and autofiction, children's liberation, and the pin-up career of Barnacle the cat.