Feminism

34 Stories

Arts & Life

Called to investigate, three authors reflect on the body

‘I’m still surprised when I’m noticed. I came to believe I was invisible.’
Kendra Hanna
Movies

This 1983 Feminist Film Was Set In The Dystopian Future, So Basically Right Now

Born in Flames was made by pioneering underground filmmaker Lizzie Borden. She vanished from screens for decades, and now her work is being rediscovered.
Neda Ulaby
Arts & Life

Violence, suffering, survival, and metamorphosis in Paisley Rekdal’s ‘Nightingale’

‘A haunting and haunted collection’ splits us open
John O'Brien
Arts & Life

Gloria Steinem still has hope for the U.S.

"We are linked, not ranked." Journalist and author inspires activists of all ages
Sonya Harris
Food

'Badass': The One Word That Has Become A Lightning Rod For Many Female Chefs

In her new book, Charlotte Druckman asks over 100 female chefs and food writers if there are any words or phrases they wish people would stop using to describe them. One word was a bit of a surprise.
Nina Martyris
This woman stopped 'leaning in' and harnessed her anger instead

Katherine Goldstein is the host of "The Double Shift," a podcast about working moms in America. But before she started her podcast, Goldstein was a huge fan of Sheryl Sandberg’s "Lean In."
Eula Scott Bynoe

Jeannie Yandel

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
Arts & Life

The Pink Tax: What you need, they mark up

More than half of the population spends an absurd amount of money every year on products that they need. Think tampons and other menstrual products. What’s worse is that institutionally, these products are considered luxury items and marked up as such.
Charlotte Engrav

Sonya Sheptunov

Antonio Nevarez

Morgen White
What do you do with a 'feminist' when he’s not really a feminist?

Welcome to the first bonus episode of Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace! On this episode, boss tactician Keita H. Williams joins us to answer your questions about how to deal with workplace sexism. All of our bonus episodes are available to listeners who support BTSW and our home, KUOW, by giving a one-time contribution of $20.
Eula Scott Bynoe

Jeannie Yandel
Politics

How to be a feminist, and other lessons from my grandma’s badass friend

In recent years, modern movements like the Women’s March and #MeToo have garnered widespread momentum. Ninety-year-old Alene Moris started fighting the battle for women’s rights long ago.
Lila Shroff
Arts & Life

'Like a good Catholic girl, I didn’t want to upset anybody.' Abby Wambach finds her power

"This book is my attempt to try and build a bridge for women and men to work together. The only way we can start that process is through education."
Bill Radke

Alison Bruzek

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