7: Domineering: Men Taking up space
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
How much space do you take up? How do you see yourself in the world? In this episode, we talk about men domineering, how this behaviour fits into wider structures of violence, and ways in which we can avoid it. You can read more about being a feminist ally.
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6: Why Feminism: The Pyramid of Violence
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
In this episode, we are taking another look at understanding why feminism for men is so important, what drives this movement forward and how we can make a difference. We will look at the Pyramid of Violence to try and understand how violence happens. You can see the image we discuss in the show in a blog post on the . The books referenced in this episode are Feminism is for Everybody by bell hooks and An Introduction to Feminism by Lorna Finlayson. Content note: We mention rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment several times, but never graphically.
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5: Men’s Accountability: 4 Steps
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
What is feminist accountability for men? In this episode, we suggest a four-step framework for thinking about men's accountability and share our own learnings and mistakes trying to do this. We discuss the impact of men's actions and explore the complexity of topics like offering apologies.
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4: Let's Talk About Consent, Baby!
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
In this episode we start by discussing the tools at our disposal to talk about consent, what their limitations are, and what we can learn from talking to teenage boys about sex. From there we reflect on our own experiences and how the conversation about consent can involve more nuanced analysis about power dynamics and our responsibilities to ourselves and each other.
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3: Silencing Women: Socialisation and Patriarchy
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
In this episode we delve into the societal pressures on women to keep quiet about sexual assault and how difficult it can be to speak up when something bad has happened or is happening with an intimate partner.
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2: Men and Relationships: The Man Box and Attachment Styles
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
In this second episode we are taking a quick tour of attachment theory via the Man Box — the unwritten and unspoken codes of behaviour which society expects of men.
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1: What Is Rape Culture?
The Feminist Men Project Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of our all-new podcast series on Consent. In this episode we will be taking a look at Rape Culture and the ways that it operates at the micro and macro level. The rest of the series will look at ways that we can challenge this structure and develop a fuller understanding of the complexities of this issue.
info_outlineIn this episode we start by discussing the tools at our disposal to talk about consent, what their limitations are, and what we can learn from talking to teenage boys about sex. From there we reflect on our own experiences and how the conversation about consent can involve more nuanced analysis about power dynamics and our responsibilities to ourselves and each other.
In this episode we mention the Cup of Tea Consent video, the FRIES acronym and the amazing YES lubricant!