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Jul 2021
1h 6m

Heterosexuality Is a Trauma Response

Julia Hava & Eliza McLamb
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In a special episode, Eliza uses her incomplete Gender Studies degree to give a crash course on Adrienne Rich's theory of compulsory heterosexuality. Digressions include Julia's stint in the tuberculosis unit, why men are afraid to get their balls checked out, and how to let your female friends know you love them. Patreon: patreon.com/binchtopia. Merch: propfront.com/binchtopia. Honor Mat George's memory by donating to glsen.org or operationbreakthrough.org.

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