Episode Details

In this episode Jordan talks with Abigail Favale about her book 'Genesis of Gender.' They discuss topics like Christian feminism, the significance of origin stories, the implications of language in understanding gender, the evolution of feminism through its waves, the challenges of contemporary gender paradigms, the importance of maintaining a Christian perspective in feminist discourse, the impact of contraception on societal norms, the distinctions between sex and gender, and the misconceptions surrounding intersex conditions.

Resources:

1) The Genesis of Gender, Abigail Favale

2) Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion, Abigail Favale

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:24 Introducing Dr. Abigail Favale and Her Book

02:45 Understanding Christian Feminism

04:59 The Importance of Origin Stories

06:43 Language and Its Relation to Genesis

09:10 The Shift in Pronoun Usage

11:25 Navigating Workplace Pronoun Policies

15:10 Contrasting Gender Paradigms

18:10 A Brief History of Feminism

21:36 The Brand Problem of Feminism

24:27 Exploring Gender Roles and Identity

30:27 The Impact of Contraception on Society

37:49 Understanding Sex and Gender Distinctions

41:58 Clarifying Intersex Conditions and Misconceptions