It is time to talk about the ways in which patriarchy operates in society, including historical roots, in order to understand the ongoing effects on women's agency and pleasure. In this enlightening conversation we explore how patriarchy has influenced women's bodies and pleasure throughout history, from biblical and classical texts to modern times. It is time to challenge patriarchy so that we can reclaim our sexuality and pleasure in empowering way. 

Amy McPhie Allebest is a feminist historian and writer. She has a master's degree from Stanford University and is currently working toward a PhD at the University of Utah in Education, Culture, and Society. Her podcast and YouTube channel, Breaking Down Patriarchy, educate about the history of patriarchy and its intersections with racism and homophobia.

Highlights:

•  Discover how ancient texts like the Bible secretly shaped your views on gender without you even knowing
• Learn the surprising history behind your favorite high school books and how they slyly pushed patriarchal ideas
• Find out which body part doctors were clueless about for centuries and how it impacted women's love lives
• Hear the hilarious code names women had to use to talk about taboo topics back in the day
• Get the real scoop on how the beauty industry has been playing us all along!

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• www.breakingdownpatriarchy
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