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EP. 230: Why ADHD is a Feminist Issue
EP. 230: Why ADHD is a Feminist Issue
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Thanks to fearmongering and misinformation, being a feminist nowadays comes with all kinds of political baggage that leaves many running away from this label. But put quite simply, a feminist includes anyone who supports equal rights for women. So if you believe that you or the women in your life should have equal rights to a man, then congratulations, you’re a feminist! Viewing ADHD through a feminist lens allows us to see how gender factors into our experiences, from diagnosis and treatment to ongoing impact. Feminism allows us to question gendered expectations, to see them as social constructions that bear no basis in reality, to stop conflating them with virtue, and to start embracing our uniqueness. Women with ADHD have so many gifts to offer, the problem is we cannot recognize and celebrate those gifts without a more level playing field. Join me this episode as I take a closer look at the impacts of inequality on ADHD women and explore some ways to level out the playing field and start taking on more roles that generate positive emotions and self-worth. Resources: https://www.divergentlit.com/ https://www.harpercollins.com/products/saving-normal-allen-frances?variant=40974806155298 https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/558415/gender-and-our-brains-by-gina-rippon/ https://www.everodsky.com/fair-play https://drgailsaltz.com/books/
Released:
May 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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