Episode Overview:

In this thought-provoking episode of "Say What You Need to Say," hosts Thea and Tandy dive deep into the complex topic of patriarchy, its far-reaching impacts, and how we can work towards dismantling it. Key Points DiscussedUnderstanding Patriarchy

• Definition: A social system where men hold the primary amount of power and privilege
• Impact: Leads to gendered and intersectional inequalities, disparities in education and employment, and normalization of gender-based violence

• Women can inadvertently perpetuate patriarchal norms
• Importance of questioning and challenging these norms

• Affects everyone, regardless of gender
• Dismantling it requires active exploration, curiosity, and a shift in mindset

• Practical self-care practices to resist patriarchy
• Importance of rest, movement, and pleasure in prioritizing well-being

• "Patriarchy is not only pushed forward by men or male-prescribing bodies, humans. So if you identify as male, that doesn't mean that you're patriarchal."
• "Go get you an orgasm, because that will also do the trick too."
• "Dismantling internalized patriarchy is everyone's work. It is not just about being mad at men and dismantling it frees men as well."
• The Role of Women Internalized Patriarchy Resistance and Self-Care

Notable Quotes Episode Breakdown

00:00 - Introduction and Defining Patriarchy06:22 - Recognizing the System and the Need for Change

11:18 - The Slow Process of Shifting the System

16:21 - Practical Self-Care Practices for Resisting Patriarchy

19:24 - The Sneaky Ways Women Perpetuate Patriarchy

30:40 - Dismantling Internalized Patriarchy: Everyone's Work

40:54 - Conclusion, Next Steps, and Takeaway Understanding and dismantling patriarchy is a collective responsibility that requires ongoing effort, self-reflection, and action from all members of society.

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