
Is gender equality going backwards?
From So, now what? by Gates Cambridge
July 29, 2025 · 45 min · Season 2 · Episode 7
About this episode
This episode explores the multifaceted challenges of gender equality, including personal stories and the impact of climate change and technology on women's rights.
This episode of 'So Now What' explores the multifaceted challenges of gender equality, focusing on personal stories, the impact of climate change, and the implications of technology on women's rights. The conversation highlights the ongoing struggles for reproductive freedom, the importance of storytelling, and the need for proactive engagement from men in the fight for gender equality. The guests share their insights on the current backlash against women's rights and the necessity of protecting spaces for dialogue and dissent. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gender Equality Challenges 04:08 Personal Stories and Experiences 08:07 The Impact of Roe v. Wade Overturn 12:18 Climate Change and Early Marriage 16:43 Backlash Against Gender Equality 19:59 Engaging Men in Gender Equality 24:13 The Role of Technology in Gender Issues 28:55 Understanding the Danger for Women and Girls 34:06 Confronting and Comforting in Conversations 37:18 Final Thoughts and Calls to Action
People in this episode
Host: Gates Cambridge
Topics covered
- gender equality
- climate change
- women's rights
- reproductive freedom
- technology
- storytelling
- men's engagement
Keywords
- gender equality
- climate change
- women's rights
- reproductive freedom
- technology
- backlash
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Roe v. Wade
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