AOC and Our Culture of Misogyny

“…you can be a powerful man and accost women. You can have daughters and accost women without remorse. You can be married and accost women. You can take photos and project an image to the world of being a family man and accost women without remorse and with a sense of impunity. It happens every day in this country. It happened here on the steps of our nation’s Capitol. It happens when individuals who hold the highest office in this land admit, admit to hurting women, and using this language against all of us.” 

These comments were part of speech given from the floor of the House by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y in response to profane comments that Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., made about her in an exchange earlier this summer. Sandra and Kathy are back today to discuss the layers of harm in these comments and the way many white men in power feel permission to speak this way to women of color. They also discuss practical ways to address a culture of misogyny in Christian public and private spaces. 

For those who are unfamiliar, Kathy Khang has spent decades speaking and advocating for justice. She is the board chair of the Evangelicals for Social Action, and her recent book, Raise Your Voice, is a powerful guide teaching others to raise their voices wherever they are. 

Sandra Van Opstal is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice. She has spent years advocating and training the next generation of Christian justice-seekers. She looks forward to expanding that advocacy with Chasing Justice. 

These two powerhouse leaders have been friends for over 20 years, and they are passionate about creating spaces where empowerment is realized! Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode!

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