Little Women: Feminism and Sisterhood

Little Women: Feminism and Sisterhood

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March 7, 2025 · 41 min · Season 4 · Episode 8

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The episode discusses the feminist themes and significance of sisterhood in the 2019 film adaptation of Little Women.

In this episode of the Movie Health podcast, Kathryn and Heather explore themes in the 2019 film adaptation of Little Women , directed by Greta Gerwig. The discussion highlights the historical context of Louisa May Alcott's life, the feminist undertones of the narrative, the significance of sisterhood, and the portrayal of grief and loss. Kathryn and Heather also explore the economic implications of marriage for women during the 19th century, the evolution of female characters, and the relevance of these themes in contemporary society. The conversation emphasises the importance of understanding women's experiences and the impact of social work in addressing societal issues. Learn More about Movie Health Podcast: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Moviehealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/movie-health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts ⁠⁠⁠Kathryn Guestre⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Heather Hoagland⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions about Movie Health or being part of the Movie Health Podcast, please get in touch with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aj@movie.health⁠

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Hosts: Kathryn Guestre, Heather Hoagland

Topics covered

  • feminism
  • sisterhood
  • grief and loss
  • 19th century marriage
  • female character evolution
  • women's experiences
  • social work

Keywords

  • Little Women
  • feminism
  • sisterhood
  • grief
  • 19th century
  • Louisa May Alcott
  • Greta Gerwig
  • female characters
  • social issues

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Books & works: Little Women

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