Ever wonder what feminists mean by “the patriarchy?” It’s presented as the boogeyman in our culture, but what is it really and where did it come from? If you’ve always assumed this is just the way the world has always been, but you’re tired of being a “good girl” and instead crave being a whole, fully expressed woman, this episode is for you.
To unpack this concept, Eleanor is joined by Elise Loehnen, author of the New York Times Bestseller, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. They’re exploring its historical roots, how it manifests in modern women’s lives, and the true cost of constantly playing by society’s rules – rules that weren’t built for women in the first place.
Tune in this week to hear a powerful conversation about the shared experience of patriarchy and its lasting impact. Together, Eleanor and Elise explore how patriarchy shapes our very being, the self-policing women enforce on themselves and others, the price women pay to be good, and most importantly, how we can collectively dismantle the patriarchy to create a world where women can thrive.
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Today on Anchored Intelligence:
- Why Elise felt called to write On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good.
- An exploration of how and when the patriarchy emerged.
- How societal structures shaped by patriarchy continue to impact modern women’s lives.
- Elise’s insights on how she has unknowingly reinforced patriarchal norms.
- Why women sometimes tear each other down instead of celebrating each other’s success.
- The reason women struggle to own what they want.
- How men can also be victims of patriarchy’s limitations.
- The hidden costs women pay for constantly trying to meet society’s expectations.
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