A Thousand Tiny Steps

The Biggest Mistake Feminism Has Made


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As I look back on women’s history month I research how ads on women’s health are often banned, women in history going on strike, and how I think feminism is used incorrectly. In this episode, I dive deep into the meaning of feminism and how I think we need to stop comparing men and women. 

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

[2:17] The biggest mistake feminism has made 

[5:42] Women in Iceland going on strike for 24 hours

[8:30] Women in education take the brunt of unappreciated work 

[10:45] Meta bans ads for anything around women’s wellness 

[17:15] It’s still a struggle to get insurance to cover birth control 

[19:12] Getting a hysterectomy approved is an expensive nightmare 

[22:47] Should women’s basketball teams make more than the men’s?

[26:34] Women in history that stand out to me 

[30:15] It’s time to stop comparing men and women 

Resources:

 

  • Article on women in Iceland

  • Article on banning ads

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