It’s not a new article, but it is one that is important to discuss. The standard that has been set by women’s advocates during their last 70 years of activism in regard to sexual relationships and sexual misconduct holds that a woman cannot rightfully consent to a relationship when her would-be partner has authority and power over her.…
What does that research really say? | HBR Talk 266
Last week we read an article by Salma Mahmoud discussing so-called “Incel Complex,” exploring her claims with Incel Project creator Naama Kates. The article did not accurately report on the research, beginning with its main claim that a psychological complex has been defined and is being explored for treatment options.…
Modern medicine responds to Incels | HBR Talk 264
A new mental health condition just dropped, according to MD Linx, a publication which “strives to provide resources” to help healthcare professionals navigate their careers in today’s world. This week on HBR talk we will be exploring an article by Salma Mahmoud discussing “Incel Complex,” with Incel Project creator Naama Kates.…
Under the radar: Postnatal depression in fathers | HBR Talk 263
Change of plan this week, as our attention was drawn to a more hidden and equally serious issue: Postnatal depression in fathers. Tonight we’re going to go over an article on the subject and discuss its implications, along with what friends and family can do to support dads who may be experiencing this phenomenon.…
The Civil Right Feminists Hate the Most | HBR Talk 261
Written into the United States Constitution are some very important protections against false conviction and false imprisonment. There are solid reasons for this, beginning with your rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.…
One thing nearly half of people are starting to understand | HBR Talk 258
Misandric narratives in feminism have traditionally sheltered behind and beneath more easily accepted narratives about female vulnerability and disadvantage. Meanwhile, society’s compassion for men is limited, and discussion about male vulnerability and disadvantage often falls on unreceptive ears.…
The truth about “women’s spaces” | HBR Talk 257
We’ve all heard about the bathroom issue. Like the kid’s book says, everybody poops.Obviously, this includes transwomen. Radfems and Traditionalist conservative women object to transwomen using women’s bathrooms that are open to the public.…
Which US citizen demographic does the FBI hate the most? | HBR Talk 256
The FBI has received quite a bit of criticism for its information-gathering methods. Between its own agents’ involvement at the planning level in several “conspiracies” they later busted and the public’s suspicion of false-flagging whenever a group appears in khaki and blue, it’s hard to view the agency with anything but an expectation of manipulation and entrapment.…
Why should we care about Tik Tok? | HBR Talk 255
We hear all the time about how toxic social media is for women and girls, and there are calls to action for parents to monitor their kids’ usage when girls’ self-esteem is affected by instagram filters and bullying on twitter. Now we’re learning that Tik Tok also promotes something unconscionable, and we have to talk about it.…
Feminists to advertisers: You’re doing it wrong! | HBR Talk 254
We’ve been told that feminism’s influence on society is a crazy conspiracy theory, that society is not gynocentric, women have no power, and now influence, and it’s only Patriarchy that affects how things are done in the world. Tonight at 7:30 PM EST on HBR Talk, we’re going to look at a marketing-industry article about why and how to squeeze more feminism into advertising to exercise a powerful...
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