Are You Anti-Influencer, Or Anti-Women?
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of a 'no influencers' sign in a Nantucket store and the sexism surrounding the term 'influencer'.
After a small business in Nantucket put a “no influencers” sign in their store, creators accused it of being sexist. The issue divided the internet, when really, both things can be true: Influencer culture is harmful, and “influencer” has become a pejorative word for any woman who posts online. On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay talks with writer Kat Tenbarge about how the word “influencer” has belittled female creators since the beginning, and how male creators have escaped the same scrutiny. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Kate Lindsay
Guest: Kat Tenbarge
Topics covered
- influencer culture
- sexism
- female creators
- social media
- gender dynamics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Nantucket
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