Episode 225: Screams, Softness, and Seeing Patriarchy

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“Today’s episode argues for reading Andrea Dworkin’s work now, not necessarily to agree with her, but to understand the continued and evolving nature of patriarchy. Whilst Dworkin used a “scream” to confront the brutal forms of male power, the author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, suggests their own approach, a “softness” rooted in neuroqueer femmeness and martial practice, serves as a complementary form of resistance against the system Dworkin identified, which has now taken on quieter, administrative, and policy-driven forms. Dr. Hoerricks’ highlights how contemporary issues like anti-trans legislation, “trad wife” trends, and incentives for reproduction demonstrate the ongoing effort to control women's bodies and futures, mirroring the core logic Dworkin dissected decades ago. Ultimately, reading Dworkin is presented as an uncomfortable but essential act for recognising and resisting the persistent structures of domination, even if her work had limitations regarding inclusivity.”Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/screams-and-softness-why-andrea-dworkinLet me know what you think.The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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