Is discussing football at work sexist? Should wolf-whistling be illegal?
On today’s episode Lawyer Ellie and I explore ‘Political Correctness' and its interrelationship with Feminism. We posit Feminism as a means of exercising free choice, having opportunity, and - respecting others - a core tenet of political correctness. We talk about the historical significance of political correctness, how it shapes discourse today and whether the current interpretation of it is sustainable in the long-term.
We share our own experiences to help illustrate how at one end, political correctness can be used to manipulate conversation, exacerbate hypersensitivities and polarise views, while at the other end, it can help to build tolerance and inclusivity. Ultimately, we realise that it is about compromise, decency and common sense.
Season 3: Ep 29 - Why Queer South Asian storytelling matters
Season 3: Ep 28 - Inequalities, Opportunities and Progress among women in the South Asian diaspora
Season 3: Ep 27 - In conversation with Voices of Colour on the importance of mentorships, networking and representation
Season 3: Ep 26 - The power of Artificial Intelligence, pandemic data sharing, and gender disaggregated data
Season 3: Ep 25 - Voices of the South Asian diaspora: Why Mental Health matters
Season 3: Ep 24 - In the aftermath: Decolonising the Curriculum, Authentic Allyship, and Intersectional Storytelling
Season 3: Ep 23 - In conversation with WEN: Environmenstrual week, Garden Therapy and Sustainable Alternatives
Season 3: Ep 22 - Bereavement, Barriers & Breaking Stereotypes
Season 3: Ep 21 - Climate Change: an inconvenient reality
TRAILER: Season 3
LIVE PODCAST: Housing Stories of the South Asian diaspora in collaboration with #SouthAsianHeritageMonth
Season 2: Ep 20 - Reclaiming Sex: Positivity, Pleasure & Power
Season 2: Ep 19 - A review of Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’: Sassy, predictable, hard-hitting.
Season 2: Ep 18 - Black Lives Matter: White Denialism, Colourism, and the desensitisation of Black Trauma
Season 2: Ep 17 - What is a woman? Exploring Gender, Sex, and Sexuality (Part II)
Season 2: Ep 16 - What is a woman? Exploring Gender, Sex, and Sexuality (Part I)
Season 2: Ep 14 - Identity Politics, Intersectionality and Freedom of Speech
Season 2: Ep 13 - Do we need a Feminist Foreign Policy?
Season 2: Ep 11 - Coronavirus Special: A compilation of Whatsapp voice notes
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