Episode 126: Hunger & Her: Overcoming Gender-Based Food Insecurity

In this episode of Feminist Minutes, host Duru and guest Ipek dive into the pressing issue of gender-based food insecurity. Women worldwide, especially women of color and single mothers, face hunger at disproportionately higher rates due to systemic inequalities, the gender pay gap, racial inequities, gender-based violence, and insufficient federal nutrition programs. We explore how the COVID-19 pandemic worsened this divide and why women remain more vulnerable to food insecurity. Ipek shares insights on how we can tackle these challenges, from advocating for equal pay and improved nutrition programs to supporting organizations fighting hunger. Together, we uncover the root causes of this issue and the steps we can take to ensure every woman has access to nutritious food. Let’s discuss it in a matter of minutes and work towards a world where food security is a right, not a privilege.