Episode Eleven: Women aren't funny

When so many people still believe a woman’s place is in the home when a comedian’s place is anywhere but, an aversion or bias against women performing comedy (in any context) should be expected. Inspired by a conversation with a woman who claimed she "just doesn't find women funny", we explore where this idea comes from, why it has survived so long and some of the pathetic attempts people have made, and continue to make, to prove "women just ain't funny". We cover Christopher Hitchens' notorious 2007 Vanity Fair article, the discrimination & abuse experienced by female stand-up comedians, as well as the problems associated with sexist humour. Links:  Christopher Hitchens' 2007 Vanity Fair Article – https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2007/01/hitchens200701  Bridget Christie Ant stand up – https://youtu.be/vIUG2dNeECY Chortle – https://www.chortle.co.uk/about/2008/06/23/6954/about_us Woody Allen and Twiggy Interview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgrCmel-RWs Piers Morgan Interview with Hayley Hughes– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSA0Hx_OS_k Women's History Month Blog Series: Women aren’t Funny by: Sydney Kovach – https://www.jcipr.com/post/women-s-history-month-blog-series-women-aren-t-funny *In the first 30mins we talk about female comedy writers and would like to confirm that Amy Poehler only wrote 3 episodes of Parks and Recreation: "Telethon" in season 2, "The Fight" in season 3, and "The Debate" in season 4 (for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series).   ***** The Unfairer Sex is not sponsored so, if you like our show, please show your support by liking, subscribing and sharing on all your favourite social media platforms! We'll send you positive vibes for being awesome human beings and helping us spread the word. The Unfairer Sex music was masterfully created by Artur Kondas: https://akondas.com Research, editing and artwork fulfilled by The Unfairer Sex.