Listen "Spare a Thought for Feminism"
Episode Synopsis
Recent surveys seem to indicate that many in society, particularly young men, believe equality has gone too far, that women’s rights are infringing on their ability to succeed.
In this conversation, recorded in February 2024, Tom speaks to Dr Iain McKenzie about feminism, the role men can play in the feminist debate and, why reading feminism is like wearing a new pair of glasses that helps us understand the inequalities that exist in our society.
Dr Iain McKenzie is a Reader at the University of Kent, teaching on a broad range of topics including liberalism, resistance and feminism.
Iain has compiled a list of recommended reading for anyone interested in finding out more about feminism. You can find his reading list here
You can subscribe to Tom's substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/
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In this conversation, recorded in February 2024, Tom speaks to Dr Iain McKenzie about feminism, the role men can play in the feminist debate and, why reading feminism is like wearing a new pair of glasses that helps us understand the inequalities that exist in our society.
Dr Iain McKenzie is a Reader at the University of Kent, teaching on a broad range of topics including liberalism, resistance and feminism.
Iain has compiled a list of recommended reading for anyone interested in finding out more about feminism. You can find his reading list here
You can subscribe to Tom's substack: https://tomspare.substack.com/
Also, feel free to follow Tom via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparetom/
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