Family Discussions: What Is Feminism Today?

HI, welcome to Episode The Ninety-SecondAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the true meaning of feminism and correct the misconception that it is about gender superiority rather than equal rights and opportunities. They dive into two recent online controversies: a woman on TikTok choosing to move to Afghanistan to live under a regime with no rights or schooling for women, and a popular podcast co-host declaring she is not a feminist. The duo also touches on how gender expectations are introduced in childhood through color-coded toy aisles, explaining why many girls go through an “I hate pink” phase.To wrap up, they tackle an alarming yet funny “Internet Weirdness” question—“How do you use a book?”—sparking a conversation on Gen Alpha’s reliance on short-form digital media and the importance of fostering a real love for reading at home.(0:00) Considering what feminism means today for young people.(26:23) What kids ask: How do you use a book?“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)Have an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe