Femocracy

<p>To kick off season two (no pun intended!), this episode is all about sport! We discuss how sport has become a form of religion for social groups in society, as well as investigating the role it has played in...

<p>In this episode, we discuss bell hooks, a prominent Black feminist activist and scholar. </p> <p>We explore her associations with spirituality and religion, poetry, and intersectionality, as well as discussing her...

<p>In honour of the general election, in this episode we discuss Rishi Sunak's biggest fails. From his economic pledges, to his failure to reduce NHS waiting times, to his response to the conflict in Gaza, we take a...

<p>In this episode, we take a deep dive into the witch trials that occurred throughout Europe and New England. To start with, we discuss the role of legal developments and religion in popularising the phenomenon. Then...

<p>Inspired by Angela Davis' book 'Are Prisons Obsolete?' in this episode we discuss whether it is feasible to abolish prisons, and whether we should! We begin by highlighting key issues with the current prison system...

<p>TW: not mentioned explicitly but there may be some allusions to sexual assault </p> <p>In this episode, Polly Barnaby (who studies Politics with us) joins us to discuss incel culture. She covers a broad range of...

<p>In this episode we tackle a slightly different topic- conspiracy theories! We begin by outlining some popular ones in society, including the Illuminati, Princess Diana's death, the NASA moon landing and Area 51. We...

<p>Because it is Women's History Month, in this week's (longer!) episode we discuss our favourite women in history, including Nellie Bly, Angela Davis, Harriet Tubman and Agatha Christie. We focus on their lives, their...

<p>In this episode we discuss all things fast fashion, beginning with the environmental impacts in the form of waste produced and energy used. We then discuss the human impact of fast fashion on workers in sweatshops...

<p>In this episode we discuss the links between gender and technology! We begin by focusing on the 'data gap' as investigated by Caroline Criado Perez before moving on to discuss the feminisation of artificial...

<p>In this episode, we talk about all things cities! We begin by discussing the development of New York and Cairo, followed by a look into the importance of green spaces in city living. Finally, we delve into the work...

<p>In this episode, we discuss how elements of Eastern cultures have been commercialised and appropriated in Western society, using examples such as yoga, manifestation, mindfulness and astrology! </p>

<p>In this episode, we discuss whether politicans should have a role in the entertainment sphere, particularly focusing on Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage's adventures in the jungle! </p>

<p>In this episode, we discuss whether or not Taylor Swift is a Feminist icon, particularly unpacking an intersectional and class-critical perspective. </p>

<p>Hey guys and welcome to Femocracy! This is our introductory episode where we share what the podcast is about, give a lifestyle report, a news report and interview each other with three random questions so you can get...