
Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry
A podcast about sexual politics www.louiseperry.co.uk
Latest episodes

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
What progressives get wrong about race - Rakib Ehsan | Maiden Mother Matriarch 58
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Rakib Ehsan, writer, researcher, and author of 'Beyond Grievance: What the Left gets wrong about ethnic minorities.' We started by speaking about family breakdown as a cause of inequality across ethnic groups, and the enormous differences in economic success between different ethnic minorities in Britain, and the tension that generates…

Mar 3, 2024 • 46min
The Feminisation of Public Life - Cory Clark | Maiden Mother Matriarch
Behavioral scientist Cory Clark discusses the feminization of public life, exploring gender differences in academia, societal impact, challenges for women in the military and professional world, and the evolving perspectives on meritocracy and equality.

Feb 28, 2024 • 50min
The Truth About Living a Tradlife - Lane Scott | Maiden Mother Matriarch 56
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Lane Scott, Catholic homeschooling mother of five, writer, and author of the Matriarch Goals Substack. We spoke about Lane's beautiful essay for the American Mind, titled 'The Mother's Gauntlet', on the challenges stay-at-home mothers face in forging an alternative path for their families. We also spoke about the tradwife social media …

Feb 25, 2024 • 47min
Fairies, witches, and changelings - Diane Purkiss | Maiden Mother Matriarch 55
Diane Purkiss, a Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford and author of books on fairies and witches, discusses the cultural significance of fairy stories linked to motherhood and childbirth. She explores the psychological and practical functions of these narratives and their enduring appeal. The podcast delves into the historical connections between fairies, witches, and child demons, examining their roles in folklore and societal beliefs.

Feb 21, 2024 • 54min
Reactionary Feminist Utopia - Kathleen Stock | Maiden Mother Matriarch 54
In this podcast, Louise Perry and Kathleen Stock debate reactionary feminism, sex-specific roles in society, and the merits of marriage. They discuss challenges in maintaining social harmony, redefining family norms, and navigating marriage and motherhood. The conversation also explores gender dynamics, societal accountability, and the complexities of addressing violence against women.

Feb 18, 2024 • 58min
Where Have All the Lesbians Gone? - Katie Herzog | Maiden Mother Matriarch 53
Discussion on why many women have stopped identifying as lesbians and started identifying as non-binary and bisexual, passing privilege and social attitudes towards tomboys, impact of AIDS on gay activism, 'gays against groomers' phenomenon, and drag queen story hour in the UK

Feb 11, 2024 • 50min
Women Without Kids - Ruby Warrington | Maiden Mother Matriarch 52
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is the journalist and editor Ruby Warrington, author of the new book 'Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood.' We spoke about why women are increasingly unlikely to have children, the grey area between voluntary and involuntary childlessness, and why we generally pay so much less attention to men who don't have children. In the extended version of the episode we also spoke about the political and economic consequences of falling birth rates.

Feb 4, 2024 • 51min
Trans Activist vs Female-Only App - Sall Grover | Maiden Mother Matriarch 51
Former screenwriter turned app developer, Sall Grover, discusses the legal case Tickle vs. Giggle, its impact on sex-based rights in Australia, challenges in app creation, and critiques the inclusion of gender identity in the Sex Discrimination Act. They also explore the significance of chosen names and autogynephilia in understanding activists' motivations.

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Jan 28, 2024 • 49min
The Lost Maternal Instinct - Erica Komisar | Maiden Mother Matriarch 50
Erica Komisar, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author discusses the detrimental effects of long hours in daycare, the importance of developmental windows in a child's life, the impact of mothers working on children's well-being, the two-income trap, shifting cultural values, the painful relationship of mothers with work and motherhood, and differences in maternal and paternal instincts.

Jan 21, 2024 • 55min
The Ugly Face of the Beauty Industry - Freya India | Maiden Mother Matriarch 49
Freya India, author of GIRLS Substack, talks about the effects of online culture on young women and girls, including the glamorization of SSRIs and cyborg beauty. The extended episode covers how online beauty trends make women less attractive to men and the influence of status games.