The Feminist Journey: Overcoming Patriarchy and Finding Your Voice

Send us Fan MailLucy and Karen explore the challenges faced by women in today's world and share acts of positivity to become better allies to ourselves and others in this second part of their International Women's Day series.• Recent history of women's rights in the UK, including that women couldn't open bank accounts until 1975 and marital rape wasn't illegal until 1992• Common misconceptions about feminism, emphasizing that feminists are not anti-men but seeking equality• The impact of patriarchal systems on both women and men, and the need for men's healing circles• Personal experiences of workplace sexism, including inappropriate comments about appearance rather than professional abilities• Daily struggles with patriarchy, including street harassment, domestic labor imbalance, and raising daughters in a misogynistic world• Finding empowerment through choosing oneself, asserting boundaries, and following intuition• Practical tips for supporting women including reading women authors, following women's social media accounts, and listening to women's podcasts• Reminder that feminist principles benefit everyone through equalityJoin our private Facebook group to connect with us, share your experiences, or suggest topics for future episodes. The feminist way is the human way—it's a call for equality for all.Send us a comment, ask a question, or suggest a topic. We would love to hear from you