Female Firsts: Tarabai Shinde

This Disability Pride, Anney and Samantha check in on some of the big conversations happening now, and how they are reminders of why intersectionality is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today we cover the journey and works of astronomer and scientist Wanda Diaz Merced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

As we enter Disability Pride month, we check in with some stats about the intersection of women and disability in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In her quote today, acclaimed writer and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir gives us a framework for understanding how women are “othered” in society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

From a monumental figure in feminism and civil rights, today’s quote is an expression of radical awareness, empathy and solidarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

She was an 18th century feminist whose writings advanced the conversation on women’s rights. While today’s quote is brief, it speaks volumes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today’s quote, from an acclaimed feminist theorist and social activist, describes what happens when we open ourselves up to love’s transforming powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Margaret reads you a reimagining of Hindu mythology by a masterful speculative fiction author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Fiction + Feminism. Take your seat in the audience next to Zing Tsjeng at this week's Baileys Book Bar. Hear bestselling author and Women’s Prize for Fiction Founder Director Kate Mosse speak to journalist and author of the bestselling Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton ... Show More

Was Abigail Adams a feminist? We discuss what we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Today we begin some general discussions in the direction of the thought of Simone Weil and tell some stories from her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

We asked women to tell us about their first periods and how it set a tone for how they view their bodies today. A tribute to International Women's Day.Produced by Shahd Bani Odeh and Darah Ghanem. With editorial support by Dana Ballout, Hebah Fisher, Bella Ibrahim, and Alex Atack ... Show More