The myths about women that contribute to legal, medical, economic, social, political disadvantage do not operate independently. We silo them because it’s the only way we can explain and examine the detail of how they harm women and non-binary people. The only names we have for the big picture are patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, etc. Is change possible? How much change have we already achieved in the last 200 years? How to we protect what we’ve already done from backlash while we keep the momentum?

The final guest for the series is Emily Maguire, who will help connect all the threads from the series.

(01:23) Themes in Fairytale Princesses

(01:38) Recap of Previous Episodes

(02:19) Understanding Prevention

(02:53) Types of Prevention

(03:35) Heart Disease Analogy

(05:11) Primary Prevention in Violence Against Women

(10:09) Challenges in Prevention Work

(21:58) Intersectionality and Social Structures

(25:14) Collective Action and Advocacy

(33:56) Navigating Conversations with Opposing Views

(34:48) Understanding Systemic Issues and Responses

(37:23) The Role of Fear and Misinformation

(39:34) The Slow Progress of Social Change

(42:18) Reflecting on Incremental Changes

(53:17) The Power of Individual Actions

(01:02:38) Hope and the Future of Change

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

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Fairy tale princess and romance myths teach boys that their fear and shame can be alleviated by exerting control over women while having no responsibility for their choice to use violence. They teach girls that they are responsible for boy’s emotions and behaviours and that their greatest achievement is to win the love of the Handsome Prince by proving that they are more unselfish than all the other girls. How do these myths benefit men who use coercive controlling techniques? 

Can storytelling that challenges these myths make coercive control more difficult or less prevalent? What are the systemic changes we need to permanently alter the structure of coercive control?

We will dive into these questions with Jess Hill, author of See What You Made Me Do.

(01:42) Beauty and the Beast: A Tale of Coercive Control

(01:50) Historical and Cultural Variations of the Story

(03:30) Themes and Lessons from Beauty and the Beast

(04:20) Defining Coercive Control

(06:22) The Tactics of Coercive Control

(11:56) Isolation and Degradation

(17:09) Surveillance and Tracking

(27:40) The Addictive Nature of Harmful Habits

(28:41) Understanding Coercive Control in Relationships

(31:54) Legal System's Role in Addressing Coercive Control

(35:07) Challenges in Proving Coercive Control

(38:58) Impact of Coercive Control Laws

(47:39) Public Awareness and Corporate Responsibility

(52:21) Recognising and Addressing Domestic Violence

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

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Unpack the myths about silence and voice with Steven Roberts, Professor of Education & Social Justice at Monash University.

Who has the power to speak and be heard? Who listens and why? TLM teaches women and girls that silence is loveable and feminine, boys learn their voices are important and powerful. How is this myth built into the structures (eg schools) that teach us to be adults and how does this impact the adult world?

(01:46) The Little Mermaid

(04:27) The Power of Voice in Social Justice

(05:26) Challenges in Changing Masculine Norms

(06:14) The Role of Men in Feminist Movements

(10:46) The Influence of Andrew Tate and the Manosphere

(12:34) The Need for Positive Male Role Models

(19:51) Addressing Masculinity in Schools

(22:50) The Future of Positive Masculinity Advocacy

(25:43) The Impact of Social Media Algorithms

(26:33) Algorithmic Influence on Youth

(32:33) The Struggle for Women's Voices

(40:49) Gender Norms and Communication

(46:44) Intersectionality and Public Voice

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

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How does making women passive players in their own stories and consent a barrier to male success impact our understanding of sexual violence? How is the fairy tale princess myth woven into the perfect victim myth, and what impact does this have on the legal system’s response to sexual violence?

To answer these questions, Jane is joined by Lauren French, Head of Education at Body Safety Australia.

(02:33) The Sleeping Beauty Story

(04:36) Defining Consent Beyond Legal Terms

(10:31) Teaching Consent to Young Children

(13:14) Navigating Consent in Everyday Life

(16:51) Challenging Traditional Views on Women's Sexuality

(19:57) Addressing Legal Definitions and Power Dynamics

(23:55) Incorporating LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Consent Education

(27:20) Navigating School Life and Safe Spaces

(28:16) Understanding Power and Consent

(30:36) Teaching Consent: Challenges and Progress

(31:49) The Importance of Identity in Consent Education

(34:38) The Role of Educators and the Impact of Poor Education

(37:31) Consent Education Beyond Schools

(42:35) Empowering Parents and Adults

(44:48) The Lifelong Journey of Learning Consent

(51:31) Hope and Progress in Consent Education

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

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The crone/witch myth and how it portrays women who have developed power through age, knowledge, and wisdom as the greatest threat to young women. How does dividing women by age impact young and older women? How does this benefit men and disadvantage women? What are the structural aspects that disempower older women? What are the effects on women and non-binary people of all ages and how does this impact wider society?

Jane explores these myths and questions with Yumi Lee, CEO of Older Women’s Network.

(02:14) The Snow White story

(04:53) The Wicked Witch Myth and Its Origins

(08:48) Interview with Yumi Lee: Ageism and Older Women

(09:42) The Reality of Ageism in Australia

(13:27) Sexual Violence Against Older Women

(17:32) Economic and Social Challenges for Older Women

(35:04) The Need for Comprehensive Solutions

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

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In this episode, Jane is joined by Wil Stracke, Assistant Secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council

to unpack the myth that women’s work is domestic, private, and powerless and that women work because they love it not because it has public value. How does this affect women’s economic safety, the value we put on women’s work, and women’s ability to contribute to public good? What are the policy and political factors at play? How much change has already happened? What do we do to keep this going? 

(01:36) The Cinderella story

(04:43) The Value of Women's Work

(05:28) Challenges in Valuing Women's Work

(08:06) Historical Context and Gender Norms

(18:39) Patriarchy and Capitalism

(24:14) Systemic Drivers and Cultural Assumptions

(25:24) Challenging Patriarchy: A Revolutionary Act

(26:42) Imagining a Gender-Equal Society

(28:23) Empowering Everyone: Beyond Gender Norms

(30:42) The Warrior Myth and Masculinity

(32:13) Redefining Purpose for Men and Boys

(36:53) The Role of Role Models

(41:28) Collective Action for Change

(44:25) Challenges in Valuing Women's Work

(48:42) Hope and Collective Effort

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

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