The Little Mermaid with Steven Roberts

Unpack the myths about silence and voice with Steven Roberts, Professor of Education & Social Justice at Monash University.

Who has the power to speak and be heard? Who listens and why? TLM teaches women and girls that silence is loveable and feminine, boys learn their voices are important and powerful. How is this myth built into the structures (eg schools) that teach us to be adults and how does this impact the adult world?

(01:46) The Little Mermaid

(04:27) The Power of Voice in Social Justice

(05:26) Challenges in Changing Masculine Norms

(06:14) The Role of Men in Feminist Movements

(10:46) The Influence of Andrew Tate and the Manosphere

(12:34) The Need for Positive Male Role Models

(19:51) Addressing Masculinity in Schools

(22:50) The Future of Positive Masculinity Advocacy

(25:43) The Impact of Social Media Algorithms

(26:33) Algorithmic Influence on Youth

(32:33) The Struggle for Women's Voices

(40:49) Gender Norms and Communication

(46:44) Intersectionality and Public Voice

'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales.  Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people. 

You can buy the book 'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' at www.janegilmore.com or wherever you get your online books.  

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