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Mar 2024
44m 9s

No Offence, But... by Gina Martin

Book geeks Sam Harris & Nicolas Vereecke
About this episode

How to have difficult conversations, for meaningful change.


We break down Gina Martin's book addressing how to navigate some of the worst conversation-stoppers and poor thinking in our culture today.


It also features chapters from other widely recognized speakers on the topics of equality and diversity.


Labeled as "An empowering guide to navigating difficult conversations from climate naysayers to the #notallmen brigade, featuring chapters from brilliant writers and activists like Cathy Reay, Ben Hurst, Salma El-Wardany, and many others."


Gina Martin is a gender equality activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on gender, misogyny, and sexual violence. She is a proud ambassador for UN Women UK and Beyond Equality.


We had conflicting opinions on the book that you'll have to listen to find out more.


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Contact the hosts


Nico's projects


Sam's projects


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Chapters

01:00 - Conversation Stoppers in Social Justice Topics

02:00 - Who is this for?

03:00 - Chapters analysis

05:00 - Personal stories causing difficult conversations

10:00 - Boys will be boys and other problematic phrases

15:00 - Identity Politics, Privilege, and Empathy in Conversations

20:00 - Patriarchy and Systemic Issues

30:00 - Reflecting on Personal and Societal Change

35:00 - Conclusions


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