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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 14 MIN

Are Female-Named Hurricanes More Destructive?

from MissPerceived

Do hurricanes with women’s names really cause more damage? In this thought-provoking episode of MissPerceived, sociologist and gender equity expert Leah Ner dives deep into the origins of hurricane naming and the science behind the headline-grabbing myth that female-named hurricanes are deadlier. Leah explores the gendered history of hurricane naming, revealing how old traditions and modern stereotypes have shaped public perceptions and fueled persistent gender myths.Discover what the data actually shows about hurricane impact since naming conventions changed, and learn how these myths tie into broader issues of women’s anger, societal expectations, and intersectionality. Backed by recent research and powerful sociological insight, this episode challenges you to rethink how subtle biases influence our understanding of both storms and gender.Follow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do hurricanes with women’s names really cause more damage? In this thought-provoking episode of MissPerceived, sociologist and gender equity expert Leah Ner dives deep into the origins of hurricane naming and the science behind the headline-grabbing myth that female-named hurricanes are deadlier. Leah explores the gendered history of hurricane naming, revealing how old traditions and modern stereotypes have shaped public perceptions and fueled persistent gender myths.Discover what the data actually shows about hurricane impact since naming conventions changed, and learn how these myths tie into broader issues of women’s anger, societal expectations, and intersectionality. Backed by recent research and powerful sociological insight, this episode challenges you to rethink how subtle biases influence our understanding of both storms and gender.Follow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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