Unholy Feminists

S2E23: Is heterosexual sex dehumanizing to women?

Is heterosexual sex inherently dehumanizing to women? Are we supporting patriarchy by sleeping with men? On this episode, we unpack this problematic discourse and ways in which heterosexual women can reclaim their sexual autonomy. we talk about;
1. Is it the act or the power structure that makes it demeaning?
2. Are cis-hetero women's desire a result of conditioning? Why is hetero sex treated as a monolith activity?
3. Where is the line between agency and internalized misogyny?
4. Talk about the orgasm gap and how hetero sex is depicted 'foreplay, penetration,maleorgasm"
5. How sex positivity can contribute to not seeing all hetero sex as dehumanizing
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S2E22: Not All Men; But the "Rape Academy" Exists (feat. This Is Why They Hate Us)

Not all men but 62 million website visits to a platform where men share ideas, images and videos on violating their wives and partners. Join us on this episode as we delve into; 
1. What the rape academy is?2. The backlash against it and how some people, especially men have been defending it3. Why is this happening? Have men always been so awful?4. Is it an all-men problem or some-men problem?5. Are we doing anything as a society to stop this?6. Male loneliness epidemic is justified7. What should we, especially men, do about this?
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S2E21: Eating as a form of resistance

Across cultures, men are encouraged to eat to be manly, while women are encouraged to eat in moderation to maintain their femininity.
On this episode, we talk about;
1. When was the first time you've been made conscious about your body?
2. Have you ever had anyone comment on your eating habits?
3. Why does the patriarchy want us to starve?
4. What can we do about it?
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S2E20: Whimsy, Divine femininity and soft girling

When does "i'm just a baby girl" and being your authentic feminine self cross the line into infantilisation? On this episode, we delve into;
1. Can whimsy be an act of rebeliion to "strong woman" expectations or does it reinforce ideas of women as childlike and independent?
2. What actually is infantilization and why are some women so quick to label feminine as weakness?
3. When we attack women who lean into their softness what are we really centering? Is it her experience or the aesthetics?
4. Is princess treatment repackaged dependence or reclaiming femininity?
5. When and how can we draw the line between critique and internalized misogyny?
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S2E19: What's wrong with Gen Z men?

There has been a recent scare over how conservative Gen Z men are, compared to other generations. In this episode we talk about;
1. The new research on Gen Z men
2. Why are Gen Z men so regressive?
3. Is it beyond hope at this point to work with Gen Z men?
4. Where do we go from here?
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S2E18: Can Rapists be Rehabilitated?

The prison system is one of the most oppressive system to exist. But what alternatives are there for crimes such as sex offence, rape, sexual assualt? Is rehabilitation realistic?
We delve into;
1. What the prison system in our country looks like? Do we believe in prison reform or abolishing prisons?
2. Can rapists of any age be rehabilitated? Can rehabilitation excuse harm?
3. Is there still space for survivor trauma if perpertrators are being rehabilitated? What will this look for survivors?
4. Are some sexual violence beyond rehabilitation? Are these people even capable of change?
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S2E17: Are we hating men enough?

We're man-haters and we mean this exactly as you think of it. But....are misandrists justified? Is misandry even as bad as misogyny is? Are we hating men to our full potential as women? On this episode we talk about;1. What is misandry? Difference between misogyny and misandry2. Why do women hate men now?3. Is it so bad, really?4. Is the divide something that women, men (and gender-diversed folks) can overcome? Do we even have to?5. What do men need to do to be less hated?Find us on Instagram and TikTok @unholyfeminists and LISTEN to us on your favorite podcast apps.

S2E16: Are we too woke?

When you get radicalized, there's no veil. You see the dirtiest bits in habits, people and systems and it can get overwhelming sometimes. We unpack; 1. When we realized we were radicalized? 2. What has being politically aware given us? 3. Has it affected us negatively?4. How we navigate burnout from knowing and seeing so much that many people wilfully ignore? Find us on Instagram and TikTok @unholyfeminists and LISTEN to us on your favorite podcast apps.

S2E15: Are you dressing for the male gaze

Dressing for the male gaze goes beyond revealing clothes. In this episode, we talk about; 1. what dressing for the male gaze is2. Define male gaze3. What are the drawbacks to dressing for the male gaze?How can women walk the line between dressing for ourselves and staying safe?Find us on Instagram and TikTok @unholyfeminists and LISTEN to us on your favorite podcast apps.

S2E14: Is Sex Positivity Getting a little too Patriarchal?

Are liberals taking sex positivity too far? When does the line get blurred? In this conversation, we unpack; 1. What is sex positivity and how does it relate to feminism?2. When does it stop serving women?3. Can your sexual desires feel good personally and still uphold harmful systems? 4. What would the ideal sex-positivity feminism look like for women while ensuring their safety? Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and turn on NOTIFICATIONS for weekly conversations on feminism, dating, self-care, body and sex positivity and pleasure with your hosts, Cath and Gail. Find us on Instagram and TikTok @unholyfeminists and LISTEN to us on your favorite podcast apps.