Feminist Law

Oct 27 2024 93 ep. 26 mins 8
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A casual discussion on current issues within feminism and the law. The interview-style podcast will feature legal professionals, academics and current law students.

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Feminism's Culture Myth with Dr. Serene Khader

Oct 27 2024 25 mins  
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Serene Khader, Jay Newman Chair in Philosophy of Culture and Professor of Philosophy and Women’s and Gender Studies at the City University of New York, about the culture myth in feminism and her upcoming book, 'Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop' which will be released tomorrow. If you would like to learn

Gender Segregation in the Judiciary with Dr. Marina Urbanikova

Oct 21 2024 20 mins  
In today's episode, Clara speaks to Dr. Marina Urbanikova, media sociologist and Assistant Professor at Masaryk University, about why Central and Eastern European countries have a higher proportion of female judges, why this doesn't necessarily mean gender equality has been achieved, and what we can do about it. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can do so here.

Combating Sexual Violence on Campus with Dr. Nicole Bedera (part 2)

Oct 13 2024 25 mins  
In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Nicole Bedera, sociologist and co-founder of Beyond Compliance about the consultancy she co-founded with Dr. Jacquline Cruz focused on preventing sexual violence. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Bedera and her work, you can visit her website here or find her on X here. Her first book, On the Wrong Side: How Uni

Combating Sexual Violence on Campus with Dr. Nicole Bedera (part 1)

Oct 06 2024 25 mins  
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Nicole Bedera, sociologist and co-founder of Beyond Compliance, about the culture of sexual violence and how it get condoned on campus, and about her new book, 'On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence'. Come back for part two of Clara's interview Nicole Bedera next week! If you would

Feminist Law Reform and Coercive Control with Sanam Amin

Sep 30 2024 24 mins  
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Sanam Amin, PhD student in law at the University of Melbourne in Australia about domestic abuse, coercive control and feminist law reform. To learn more about Sanam Amin and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here and on X here. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here. Feminist News Ugandan activists speak out

The Insufficiency of Affirmative Consent with Genevieve Couvret

Sep 22 2024 16 mins  
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Genevieve Couvret, solicitor and former tip staff at the New South Wales Court of Appeal, about why affirmative consent law does not go far enough in protecting women from sexual assault. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here. To learn more about Genevieve Couvret, you can find her LinkedIn her

Abortion Rights for Incarcerated Women with Allison Herr

Sep 16 2024 30 mins  
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Allison Herr, recent graduate of Boston University School of Law, about the impact of the Dobbs decision on incarcerated women and how their right to abortion could be protected despite it. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here. Feminist News Inadequate investment in women's education means estima

Do Confidentiality Clauses Benefit Survivors of Sexual Harassment? with Nico Bernardi

Aug 26 2024 20 mins  
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Nico Bernardi, associate lawyer at Basran Robin Allen Desilets in Vancouver, Canada about the impact confidentiality clauses (also known as NDAs) can have on survivors of sexual harassment, particularly in the workplace. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here. To learn more about Nico Bernard

Feminism, Ableism and Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada with Isabel Grant

Aug 06 2024 23 mins  
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Isabel Grant, Professor of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, about why feminists should be concerned about medical assistance in dying (MAiD), particularly track 2. If you would like to learn more about Isabel Grant and her work, you can view her profile at the Allard Sch

Feminism, Ableism and Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada with Isabel Grant

Jul 29 2024 26 mins  
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Isabel Grant, Professor of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, about the current state of law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada and the ableism which permeates it. Come back next week for part two where Courtney continues her conversation with Isabel Grant about why feminis