How has feminism changed in light of the way we live now?
DEAN SPADE (Organizer · Professor · Law, Author of Love in a F*cked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together) discusses the importance of recognizing political conditions in personal relationships. He highlights how second-wave feminists brought attention to issues like domestic violence and rape, and the ongoing struggle against societal norms that marginalize women. 00:00 · 11:23
MARILYN MINTER (Artist, Feminist, Activist) shares her passion for women owning their agency, both sexual and otherwise. She delves into the creative process, emphasizing that work stems from continued effort rather than inspiration alone. Minter also reflects on her personal experiences and the impact of her mother’s struggle with addiction on her art. 0:44 · 09:21
TEY MEADOW (Author of Trans Kids: Being Gendered in the Twenty-First Century · Assistant Sociology Professor) addresses the necessity of creating an inclusive environment for gender non-conforming children. Meadow argues that diverse storytelling is crucial for healthy development and debunks the idea that not telling certain stories has no influence on children. 01:50
ELLEN RAPOPORT (Creator, Executive Producer & Showrunner of Minx) examines the evolution of feminism, particularly the divides that emerged in the late seventies over pornography and sex work. She reflects on her own journey and the impact of her mother, a pioneering female doctor, on her feminist outlook. 03:45
LAURA EASON (Emmy-nominated Producer, Screenwriter · Three Women, House of Cards, The Loudest Voice) discusses the role of narratives and media in shaping perceptions of women's lives. Eason emphasizes the significance of representing ordinary women’s experiences and the influential power of pop culture in validating those stories. 05:04
SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY (Oscar & Emmy-winning Director Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge · A Girl in the River Forthcoming Star Wars film starring Daisy Ridley) discusses the multifaceted legacy of Diane von Furstenberg. She explores how the designer's life is intertwined with broader historical and cultural contexts, emphasizing the importance of representing women's stories across generations. 07:07 · 13:01
SARA AHMED (Author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook · Independent Queer Feminist Scholar) reclaims the stereotype of the "feminist killjoy," advocating for the political reclamation of terms used to dismiss feminism. Ahmed discusses her journey toward critiquing happiness and diversity within institutions, calling for solidarity among feminists. 07:46 · 12:05
INTAN PARAMADITHA (Author of The Wandering · Apple and Knife Editor of Deviant Disciples: Indonesian Women Poets · Co-ed. The Routledge Companion to Asian Cinemas) reflects on the importance of intergenerational knowledge among women. She describes how her mother and grandmothers influenced her feminist academic work and highlights her current focus on recognizing marginalized voices in knowledge production. 10:06
DIAN HANSON (Book & Magazine Editor) shares her journey from participating in the sex-positive movements of the 1960s to creating niche fetish magazines. She highlights the commercial shift in pornography and its impact on creativity within the industry. 14:00
KATE MUETH (Founder/Artistic Director of the award-winning dance theater company The Neo-Political Cowgirls) discusses the importance of finding meaning in creative work and staying true to artistic integrity despite industry pressures. Mueth reflects on the role of community and storytelling in human experience and the challenges of working in the arts. 15:27
