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Taranjeet and Maddy share with you, Language Matters. They talk about how language shapes our understanding of different concepts, identities and areas of society. Listen in to hear more about how lan... more
FAQs about Language Matters:How many episodes does Language Matters have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
June 21, 2020Episode 9: Language and CrimeThis week we delve into the word of the law! Who dunnit? We don't know but it'll probably change how we talk about it! We pull apart a few legal binaries, flip the language of 'riots' on it's head and learn that 'farting with intent' is in fact a chargeable offence! It's a long one so turn up the speed, make a cuppa and reassess the way you consume media!...more51minPlay
May 27, 2020Episode 7: Language and GenderI am woman hear me roar - not too loudly though, please. This episode we engage in a whole lot of womansplaining on gender. How does our language contribute to gender stereotypes, is gender neutral language important and what's the deal with toxic masculinity? We're over ambitious with content this week, but I guess that's because we're just two 'rabid' feminists frothing at the brain ;)....more51minPlay
May 21, 2020Episode 6: Language and food.Talk sexy to m(eat). This week on LM we answer all the questions you didn't know you had about food and language. Is there a link between how we consume meat and how we talk about women? Are super foods reaaallly that super? Where did the word Ketchup come from and what on earth is wassailing anyway??...more39minPlay
May 15, 2020Episode 5: Climate ChangeGlobal warming, climate change or the climate emergency, What's it called now and why did it change? We discuss virtue signalling and eco anxiety all whilst unpacking some of our very own sustainability guilt....more36minPlay
May 07, 2020Episode 4: Mental HealthThis week we explore the language of mental health and mental illness. How far have we come and how far do we have to go? Is there a risk that we've become too woke?...more39minPlay
April 29, 2020Episode 3: Language, ANZAC day and war.This week we explore the language of ANZAC day, conflict and war more broadly. How has the ANZAC legend come to inform so much of Australia's national identity? We look at common phrases, silences, headlines and soo much more!...more34minPlay
April 24, 2020Episode 2: Corona, The Rona, COVID-19, The Chinese Virus. What’s in a name anyway?This episode we deep dive on the language of COVID19. We talk Trump, Panic buying, COVID racism and so much more!...more32minPlay
April 21, 2020Episode 1: Why Language mattersThis episode, your hosts introduce you to the theme of the podcast, why does language matter? We also explore our own relationships with language and discuss how common discourses are developed within Australian society....more21minPlay
FAQs about Language Matters:How many episodes does Language Matters have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.