In this episode I explore my journey to better understand the ways that patriarchy keeps us in our boxes, and focus specifically on raising my son as a feminist/anti-patriarchy. I questions how my son (and boys in general) fit into the modern understanding of feminism, and the ways patriarchy uniquely impacts him/them. While there is much work to be done with respect to supporting women and girls, I argue that there is similarly a lot of work ahead of us in getting at the true meaning of gender equality, including recognizing that gender goes beyond the binary.
References in this podcast: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks

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