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Jun 2023
1h 20m

Bodies Under Siege | Sian Norris & Edna ...

Verso Books
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This week on The Verso Podcast, Sian Norris and Edna Bonhomme delve into the tactics and goals of fascist ideologies across the globe. They explore how far right movements organise themselves transnationally with the aim of exerting control over individuals' bodies, rooted in a fundamental suspicion of women and their autonomy. You can find Sian's book, Bod ... Show More
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