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Divestment, Intersectional Feminism, and Imperfect Activism
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Sisällön tarjoaa Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown. Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
In this premiere episode of "Messy Liberation," feminist coaches Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown introduce their new podcast, aiming to tackle the complexities of living as intersectional feminists. They discuss the messy realities of divestment from capitalism while still operating within it, the balance between individual and collective responsibility, and the challenges of maintaining values-aligned business practices. They delve into specific examples, such as divestment from companies involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the importance of systemic change alongside personal actions. Join Becky and Taina for a candid conversation on navigating liberatory leadership and using business as a force for good.
Key Takeaways:
- Messy Liberation: The podcast focuses on the imperfect and ongoing journey of living as intersectional feminists, embracing the messiness and rejecting perfectionism.
- Divestment Examples: The discussion includes specific instances of divestment, such as avoiding companies with ties to harmful practices, including divestment from companies involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Individual vs. Collective Responsibility: Emphasis on balancing personal actions with systemic change, recognizing the limits of individual responsibility in a capitalist system.
- Business Activism: Insights into how businesses can act as forces for good, using their platforms to promote anti-corporate activism and support for marginalized communities.
- Liberatory Leadership: Encouraging leaders to divest from capitalist norms and adopt values-driven approaches, integrating social impact into their business models.
- Intersectional Feminism: Highlighting the importance of considering multiple identities and systemic issues in activism and business practices.
- Actionable Steps: Encouragement for listeners to make small, consistent changes and to engage in community efforts for broader social change.
This episode sets the stage for future discussions on navigating the complexities of feminism, activism, and leadership in a capitalist world.
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