8. Feminism in Africa with Juliana Lunguzi

Feminism. Equality. Women vs Men.Merriam-Webster defines Feminism as the “belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests.”Are we really equal or does the concept need to be redefined?In the episode, Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Juliana Lunguzi, a former member of parliament and midwife from Malawi in sub-Saharan Africa. They discuss the status of feminism in Africa from a Malawian perspective on how to choose our battles in the fight for equality and keep the conversation going until the stigma subsides.Featured in this episode: Domestic roles and leadership roles Cultural separation of men and women Family planning Men in the neo-natal hospital wards Upgrading infrastructure in the public sectorSubmit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?Take the Vulva Quiz to see how well you know women's bodies.Looking for practical advice for women in their 60’s who want to become sexually active or want to improve their current sex life? Check out Sex in Your Sixties: Who says the fun has to stop? Written by a multidisciplinary group of health professionals who address issues such as pain with sex, low desire for sex, orgasm difficulties, your bladder and sex, same sex partners, vulvar skin conditions, trauma, and more.Subscribe to our newsletter here to stay updated and not miss out on new episodes.Check out our next Menopause Retreat here so you can be part of the conversion in person.