Syeda Khaula Saad and Lauren Grant on „Bustle“
In recent years, a large number of different podcasts have emerged – many of them with feminist claims and on topics of women’s and gender history.
The journalists Syeda Khaula Saad and Lauren Grant published a compilation on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 on the portal „Bustle“ (March 5, 2021). The list contains no less than 21 English-speaking podcasts for women’s history. Some of this podcasts ran for several years and contain a great many episodes (Web).
The compilation and the descriptions are the following:
- The History Chicks (Web)
The History Chicks covers real and fictional women and the contributions they’ve made to women’s history in general. According to the site’s description, „You want to know how the women are remembered, how their legacies live on and how you can learn more. We can do that!“ From Cleopatra to Coco Chanel, you get to learn about all the ways they have helped shape society.
- Stuff Mom Never Told You (Web)
With new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, Stuff Mom Never Told You gives you the opportunity to learn about feminism and women’s history twice a week. The show discusses „what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life.“ You’ll hear about women like NASA’s hidden computer women and Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Muta Maathai.
- HERStory On The Rocks (Web)
HERStory on the Rocks sets up a conversation about women in history the same way that two girlfriends would discuss anything over a chilled drink. The discussions are fun and easy-going but super informative. From talks about the Queen of Sheeba and Sojourner Truth to having young girls discuss the impact Disney princesses had on their lives, it’s bound to give you a well-rounded take.
- The Profess-Hers Podcast (Web)
The Profess-Hers Podcast features women you may not have necessarily heard of, but have made many contributions to gender equality. From Continue reading