The New Silencing: Women Versus the Manosphere (Part One)
Summary
Hosted by Katie Razzle, this Intelligence Squared panel features Jess Phillips, Juliet Nicholson, and Joanna Scanlon discussing the new threats to women's voices in modern culture. The guests examine how the rise of the manosphere, social media toxicity, and post-Me Too backlash have created a climate of overt silencing and aggression. They explore the role of cultural representation, such as the TV drama Riot Women, in fostering empathy and challenging patriarchal norms. The discussion highlights the tension between political progress and the persistent, often online, hostility faced by wo…
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and Episode Introduction
Panel Overview and Content Warnings
Introductions of Panelists and Structure
Defining the 'New Silencing' of Women
Representation in Media and Politics
Historical Context and the Impact of Tech
Social Media Power and Online Abuse
Violence Against Women and Political Exploitation
Sponsor Breaks
The Origins of the Refuge Movement
Cultural Impact of 'Riot Women' and Menopause
Personal Experiences with Online Harassment
Internalized Patriarchy and the Manosphere
Closing Remarks and Sponsorships
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