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Feminist Law episodes

  • Harassment in the Judiciary with Aliza Shatzman

    Today on the podcast, Clara speaks with Aliza Shatzman, Founder of the Legal Accountability Project about her experience as a judicial clerk, judicial misconduct, and what can be done about it.

    If you would like to learn more about the Legal Accountability Project, you can do so here.

    Feminist News

    Icelandic women's day off

    Matiulah Wesa, girls education activist in Afghanistan, freed by the Taliban

    Canada's Supreme Court sees first female majority


    If you enjoyed today's episode, please remember to rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to contribute an article or feature as a guest on our podcast, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

    As always, thanks for listening!

    25 min
  • The Pink Tax with Prof. Bridget Crawford

    In today's episode, Clara speaks with Bridget Crawford, a University Distinguished Professor of Law at the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in New York about the pink tax and the gender wage gap.

    If you would like to learn more about Prof. Crawford's research, it is available here. To read the book co-authored by Profs. Crawford and Gold Waldman, you can purchase it from NYU Press here.

    Feminist News

    Lady Justice Simler joins the UK Supreme Court

    Women over 40 should get checked for menopause

    Canadian women face increased risk of injury in forceps-assisted births

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    If you would like to contribute an article or feature as a guest on our podcast, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

    As always, thanks for listening!

    16 min
  • Nomocide and Lack of Consent in Australian Law with Dr. Maria Giannocopoulos (part 2)

    In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Maria Giannocopoulos, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, about the lack of consent to law in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Giannocopoulos and her work, you can do so here.

    Feminist News

    Instant loan apples in India threatening women

    New miscarriage leave law in California

    South African Constitutional Court rules section of Divorce Act unconstitutional

    If you enjoyed today's episode, please remember to rate and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to contribute an article or feature as a guest on our podcast, please reach out to us at [email protected]

    As always, thanks for listening!

    33 min
  • Nomocide and Lack of Consent in Australian Law with Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos (part 1)

    In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos, Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, about the term 'nomocide' which she coined, and the lack of consent to law in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Giannacopoulos and her work, you can do so here.

    Feminist News

    Female lawyers report more stress and burnout

    Peter Nygard on trial for sexual assault in Canada

    Teen soldier dies by suicide after sexual harassment

    Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

    Emily Hunt quits role as rape advisor in the UK

    Former students win case against Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama


    If you enjoyed listening to today's episode, please remember to rate and subscribe to our podcast.

    If you would like to feature as a guest on our podcast or contribute an article to our blog, please get in touch with us at [email protected]


    As always, thanks for listening!

    29 min
  • Aboriginal Women's Rights in Australia with Dr. Larissa Behrendt part 2

    In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Larissa Behrendt about the evolution of Aboriginal women's rights in Australia, and the impacts of colonialism on these rights.

    To learn more about the organisations and projects mentioned in today's episode on Aboriginal women's rights in Australia, please see the following links:

    Family Matters

    Close the Gap Reports

    Jumbunna Institute

    After the Apology documentary (may be unavailable in some locations)

    National Justice Project

    David Dungay UN Complaint (National Justice Project News)

    The First Inventors Series

    You can also check out Dr. Behrendt's book, Indigenous Australia for Dummies. It is available on Amazon UK here.

    Finally, you can check out Dr. Behrendt's research profile here.


    Feminist News

    Dame Sue Carr to be UK's First Lady Chief Justice

    Women's Super League set to have biggest season yet

    Thames Valley Police to investigate Russell Brand


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    As always, thanks for listening!

    27 min
  • Aboriginal Women's Rights in Australia with Dr. Larissa Behrendt

    In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Larissa Behrendt, Director of Research at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning at the University of Technology Sydney, about the evolution of Aboriginal women's rights in Australia, and the impacts of colonialism on these rights.

    If you would like to learn more about Dr. Behrendt, her research, or her work, you can visit her website here.


    Feminist News

    Police response to rape worsens the mental health of survivors

    Longer prison terms in Iran for women wearing hijab incorrectly

    Misogynistic abuse of female politicians in New Zealand


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    If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please get in touch with us at [email protected]


    As always, thanks for listening!

    22 min
  • Intimate Image Abuse with Prof. Clare McGlynn

    In today's episode, Clara speaks with Professor Clare McGlynn of Durham University about her research and her 2017 article, 'Beyond "Revenge Porn": The Continuum of Image-Based Sexual Abuse'. We discuss the Online Safety Bill, the language used to discuss intimate image abuse and solutions to curb this problem.

    If you would like to seek support after experiencing intimate image abuse, you can contact Women's Aid, Refuge or the Revenge Porn Helpline.

    If you would like to learn more about Professor McGlynn's research, you can check out her website.


    Feminist News

    Nina Jankowicz calling on governments to tackle deepfake pornography

    European Parliament calling to decrease demand for prostitution

    Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault

    Female surgeons sexually assaulted and harassed

    Yale student facing defamation lawsuit after rape allegations


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    If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please get in touch with us at [email protected]


    As always, thanks for listening!

    28 min
  • Indigenous Women and the Victimization-Criminalization Continuum with Alison McDougall

    In today's episode, Courtney speaks with third year law student Alison McDougall about her article 'Gladue, Mandatory Minimums and the Victimization-Criminalization Continuum: How We Are Failing to Protect Our Indigenous Women', and about how the Canadian legal system fails to protect Indigenous Women. McDougall's article was the winner of the 2023-24 Queen's Law Feminist Jurisprudence award.

    Feminist News

    Mexico decriminalises abortion

    Warnings regarding data privacy over use of fertility apps

    Met Police Officer charged with 6 counts of rape

    Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape


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    If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please get in touch with us at [email protected]


    As always, thanks for listening!

    24 min
  • 'Panes of the Glass Ceiling' and Title IX with Emily Gold Waldman

    In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Prof. Emily Gold Waldman from Pace Law School about her review of the book 'Panes of the Glass Ceiling: The Unspoken Beliefs Behind the Law's Failure to Help Women Achieve Professional Parity' by Kerri Lynn Stone, and Title IX protections from sex discrimination in the workplace.

    If you would like to read Prof. Gold Waldman's book review, you can do so here.

    If you would like to purchase Stone's book, you can do so here.

    Feminist News

    Barbie triggers discussions on feminism and patriarchy in China

    Taliban claims they will respect women's rights within limits of Islam

    Pregnant woman accused of shoplifting fatally shot by police


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    If you would like to get involved with Feminist Law, please get in touch with us at [email protected]


    Thanks for listening!

    27 min
  • Foetal Protection Laws with Dr. Emma Milne (part 2)

    In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Emma Milne, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at Durham University, about foetal protection laws and the harm they pose to women.

    To learn more about Dr. Milne's research, you can visit her profile at Durham University here. You can also learn more by visiting the Vulnerable Women, Crisis Pregnancies and Criminal Justice System research project website here, or by checking out the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) here.

    If you would like to read the article on which today's interview was based, you can find it here.











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    36 min

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