Breaking Down Patriarchy

Apr 08 2025 300 ep. 54 mins 352
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Breaking Down Patriarchy is a podcast for everyone! Learn about the creation of patriarchy and those who have challenged it as you listen to bookclub-style discussions of essential historical texts. Gain life-changing epiphanies and practical takeaways through these smart, relatable conversations. Breaking Down Patriarchy is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization. Donate to support our work by visiting breakingdownpatriarchy.com/donate

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The Basement Talks - with filmmaker Sarah Perkins

Apr 08 2025 49 mins  
Amy is joined by filmmaker Sarah Perkins to discuss her documentary, The Basement Talks, hearing a powerful and pertinent story about women coming together in the wake of violence, recognizing the humanity in our political rivals, and what we talk about when we talk about abortion.Sarah Perkins is a filmmaker and PhD student at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, though she curre

Year of Polygamy - with podcaster Lindsay Hansen Park

Apr 01 2025 78 mins  
Amy is joined by Lindsay Hansen Park of Year of Polygamy and The Sunstone History Podcast to shine a light on the painful history of Mormon polygamy, communities who still practice it, and the best ways to uplift and empower plural wives.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyLindsay Hansen Park is a women’s rights activist, a feminist writer, and an advocate against gender viole

Unwell Women - with author Dr. Elinor Cleghorn

Mar 25 2025 64 mins  
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Egalitarian Education - with Ben Blair

Mar 18 2025 49 mins  
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White Feminism - with author Koa Beck

Mar 11 2025 70 mins  
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Mar 04 2025 62 mins  
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The Lion's Den - with author Iris Mwanza

Feb 25 2025 48 mins  
Amy is joined by lawyer and author, Iris Mwanza, to discuss her novel - The Lion's Den - plus the status of patriarchy in Zambia, worldwide, and the critical role that books play in shaping public attitudes.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyIris Mwanza is a Zambian-American author and gender equality advocate. Born and raised in Zambia, early exposure to inequality has been a drivi

Confronting Hot Topics - with activist Mr. Jones X

Feb 18 2025 51 mins  
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Patriarchy in the Beauty Industry - with Dr. Lexie Kite

Feb 04 2025 52 mins  
Amy is joined by Dr. Lexie Kite to revisit her book, More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament, exploring the ways women and girls are looked at, predatory practices of the beauty industry, plus how to escape the sea of objectification and come home to your whole self.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyDr. Lexie Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body