In this week's episode, tune in for a riveting discussion with Dr. Ellie Anderson, philosopher, professor, feminist, and co-host of the Overthink podcast. Jenny and Ellie get real about feminist theory, the "broken rungs" of sexism in capitalism, and cancel culture. 


2:00 - Ellie’s journey to philosophy

6:00 - Where to begin with feminist theory 

9:30 - Gold Star Syndrome

11:30 - Sexism and Capitalism

18:00 - Individual responsibility in capitalism

22:00 - Individual responsibility in BLM and COVID

27:30 - Cancel culture and accountability 

33:00 - The importance of language: assumptions and intent

42:00 - Overthink podcast

Connect with Ellie at:

www.instagram.com/overthink_pod/


Connect with Jenny at:

www.dothefirework.com

www.instagram.com/dothefirework

www.twitter.com/dothefirework

 


Resources Mentioned:

Books

The Feminine Mystique - Betty Friedan https://amzn.to/3fmKyuI

Living a Feminist Life - Sara Ahmed https://amzn.to/3hE1a3T

Feminism is for Everybody - bell hooks https://amzn.to/3hzjhrl

The Second Sex - Simone de Beauvoir https://amzn.to/3bv47Q3

Down Girl - Kate Manne https://amzn.to/3w7bBke

Entitled - Kate Manne https://amzn.to/3bwwKMS

Hood Feminism - Mikki Kendall https://amzn.to/3wcN3X1

Stamped from the Beginning - Ibram X. Kendi https://amzn.to/3huD0IU


Films

Miss Representation - written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newson https://amzn.to/3werGEM

The Mask You Live In - written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newson https://amzn.to/3olZaOY


People

Gloria Anzaldua 

Mariana Ortega 

Veronica Ivy 

Sandra Bartky

George Yancy

Twitter Mentions