EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 43 MIN
Minna Canth: Feminist, Playwright, Absolute Force of Nature
from Angry Women · host Jessi Christian
She had seven children, ran a shop, and still found time to change Finnish law.In this episode of Angry Women in History, Jessi and Jose dig into the life of Minna Canth: Finland's first feminist writer, playwright, and professional thorn in the side of the establishment.They talk about how one play sparked a national debate and actually changed legislation, why she was called "controversial" for saying things that were simply true, and what a 19th century argument about prostitution has to do with Sigmund Freud.Plus: the industrial revolution, deepfake porn, and why Minna Canth always looks slightly annoyed in photos. Honestly, same.Photo: Victor Barsokevitsch, 1894 / Finnish Heritage AgencyEnjoyed this episode? Follow Angry Women wherever you listen, and leave a review — it helps more people find the show.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angrywomenpodcast🎵 Listen to the Female Rage playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17AxOYngtp5jIvz6X7oRR4?si=Agk76Nz9ReWNvINM_ACdOQ&pi=ofxN3z4PT7WdM
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She had seven children, ran a shop, and still found time to change Finnish law. In this episode of Angry Women in History, Jessi and Jose dig into the life of Minna Canth: Finland's first feminist writer, playwright, and professional thorn in the side of the establishment. They talk about how one play sparked a national debate and actually changed legislation, why she was called "controversial" for saying things that were simply true, and what a 19th century argument about prostitution has to...
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