S2E10: The Problem With Patriarchy
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The Girls discuss Iowa Rep., Steve King's, remarks on racial purity and what his position means for the country. They segue into how men can center issues of gender and race on themselves, which claiming "allyship" at the same time. Then they close out with Oklahoma state rep., Justin Humphrey's, comments on women and pregnancy.
Overall, the point is that patriarchal structures, whether we refer to capitalism or sexism or racism, are all hierarchies with top down approaches, social stratification, and clear winners and losers. By their competitive nature, they create greater and greater imbalances of power as they struggle to maintain control.
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