In this episode, I talk with Katrina Majkut about her book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride, a personal and powerful prenuptial journey through Western wedding culture.
Katrina demonstrates how there is no such thing as âtraditional marriageâ or a âtraditional weddingâ, as both have been evolving for centuries, and she unpicks the importance of updating our outdated traditions that support the wage gap, street harassment, sex and gender discrimination, and limit reproductive rights. With a deep dive into behavioral economics, social psychology and a good dash of humor, Katrina offers a fresh take on how wedding rituals - done properly - can better support marriage equality and respect diverse peopleâs needs.
Some topics of discussion include:
1. Gendered socialisation that begins long before the legal marriage age
2. The importance of language and the decision to change your name, or not
3. Bachelorette parties and the very minor differences in duties for bridesmaids and groomsmen
4. Why revisiting our marital traditions is necessary in the fight for gender equity
5. Ways to modernise a wedding without compromising on what's important to you
And more!
The quotes you will hear read during the interview are taken directly from the book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride.
Transcription is available here: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/e10-woman-and-weddings-katrina-majkut-the-adventures-and-discoveries-of-a-feminist-bride
Buy the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781684330119
Mentioned in the episode:
Strapless - Deborah Davis: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9780750937061
Bad Feminist - Roxane Gay: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781472119735
We Should All Be Feminists - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9780008115272
Where to find Katrina Majkut: https://katrinamajkut.format.com/
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Katrina demonstrates how there is no such thing as âtraditional marriageâ or a âtraditional weddingâ, as both have been evolving for centuries, and she unpicks the importance of updating our outdated traditions that support the wage gap, street harassment, sex and gender discrimination, and limit reproductive rights. With a deep dive into behavioral economics, social psychology and a good dash of humor, Katrina offers a fresh take on how wedding rituals - done properly - can better support marriage equality and respect diverse peopleâs needs.
Some topics of discussion include:
1. Gendered socialisation that begins long before the legal marriage age
2. The importance of language and the decision to change your name, or not
3. Bachelorette parties and the very minor differences in duties for bridesmaids and groomsmen
4. Why revisiting our marital traditions is necessary in the fight for gender equity
5. Ways to modernise a wedding without compromising on what's important to you
And more!
The quotes you will hear read during the interview are taken directly from the book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride.
Transcription is available here: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/e10-woman-and-weddings-katrina-majkut-the-adventures-and-discoveries-of-a-feminist-bride
Buy the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781684330119
Mentioned in the episode:
Strapless - Deborah Davis: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9780750937061
Bad Feminist - Roxane Gay: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781472119735
We Should All Be Feminists - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9780008115272
Where to find Katrina Majkut: https://katrinamajkut.format.com/
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- Become a Patron for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee
- Follow along: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tik Tok | Youtube | LinkedIn
- Subscribe to the newsletter
- Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and be sure to rate and review to help other people find us!
- Explore The Story of Woman book recommendations in the US and the UK - purchases support the podcast AND local bookstores đ€©
^links can be found on The Story of Woman Youtube channel or The Story of Woman website
www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com
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