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Feminism Backlash or Male Fragility? Breaking Down the Gender Divide
Episode 43
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
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In this fiery episode of Messy Liberation, feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp and special guest Taina Brown dive into the growing generational divide around gender equality. Sparked by Cosmo's recent “Feminism Recession” article and the global study it references, this episode unpacks the backlash to feminism among Gen Z men, the weaponization of data, and the hubris of white male leadership.
Discussed in this episode:
- Cosmo's “Feminism Recession” article breakdown
- Gender equity and generational divides
- The rise of anti-feminism among Gen Z men
- Political gaslighting and SignalGate
- Why data literacy and framing matter in feminism conversations
- White male privilege, institutional power, and public accountability
- Raising white boys with emotional intelligence
Resources mentioned:
📖 “The Great Feminism Recession” in Cosmo
📊 Gender divide study by King’s College in London
📚 “When Your Abuser is Your President” from No Trifling Matter