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Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women
This episode dissects the subtle, pervasive societal resistance that undermines women's advancement, often disguised as concern. We explore how media, narratives, and even well-meaning advice contribute to an 'undeclared war,' reframing personal struggles as systemic failures and revealing the mechanisms of this hidden backlash.
“This episode dissects the subtle, pervasive societal resistance that undermines women's advancement, often disguised as concern. We explore how media, narratives, and even well-meaning advice contribute to an 'undeclared war,' reframing personal struggles as systemic failures and revealing the mechanisms of this hidden backlash.”
— Susan Faludi, Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women
backlash, feminism, gender equality
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of backlash, feminism, gender equality and better judgment in how they apply it.
Susan Faludi brings a credible and useful lens to backlash, feminism, gender equality, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.