Feminism and the English Language with Wordsl...

Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology, culture and evolutionary psychology of these relationships to figure out whether these presumed besties are a product of nature ...  Show more

Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb”!!! About the Show: Joy is essential. And it's also elusive. You can't order it, borrow it, or simply hope it into life. But now, there's a new and exciting way to ...  Show more

Modern English speakers struggle to find sexual terms that aren’t either obscene or scientific, but that wasn’t always the case. In a recent review of Jenni Nuttall’s Mother Tongue, Mary Wellesley connects our linguistic squeamishness to changing ideas about women and sexuality. ...  Show more

In this episode Ellen sits down with philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls, Melinda French Gates. They discuss gender equity, letting your heart break, and her book, The Moment of Lift. 

Today's question comes from a woman who's finding the automatic cordiality between men grating. Is the 'hey mate' language that's rarely directed at women a sign of our 'boy's club' culture? If you have a question for Clementine, send an email to dearclementine@novapodcasts.com.a ...  Show more

This week we debate some antifeminist beliefs. We also recap Halie’s birthday, talk about our newest obsessions, and read a submission from our Join the Discussion form. Our feminist highlight this week is Nzambi Mattee, a Kenyan engineer and environmentalist. 

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