In this episode, I talk with Pragya Agarwal about her book, Hysterical: Exploding the myth of gendered emotions.
The experience of emotions is universally human, but our ability to display and act on them is heavily gendered. Despite improvements in societal equality, women are still often labelled âhystericalâ, âbossyâ or emotionalâ. Pragya examines the impact this has on women - and men - including the role it has played in the subjugation of women throughout history, and how a future where emotions are ungendered might look.
Some topics of discussion include:
1. Where the myth of gendered emotions comes from
2. Witches⊠a prime example of emotional norm enforcement
3. The psychological toll moderating emotions - and emotional labour - takes
4. How these myths undermine women in politics, healthcare, jury trials and more
5. Pragyaâs vision of an emotional utopia, and how we can get there
And more!
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For access to the bonus interview with Pragya - hear her talk about the importance of language and the future of emotional technologies.
Vocal Fries: https://vocalfriespod.com/: The podcast about linguistic discrimination
Episodes mentioned in intro:
-Maintenance Baes: https://radiopublic.com/the-vocal-fries-GOoXdO/s1!e86f8 - how not to be an asshole to fat people
-The Duct Tape of Languageh: https://vocalfriespod.com/2022/09/06/the-duct-tape-of-language/ - bimbos, vocal fries, and the word âlikeâ
-Bulls, apes, bats and chicken: https://radiopublic.com/the-vocal-fries-GOoXdO/s1!1c93b - the history of swearing
Transcription is available here: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/e21-woman-and-gendered-emotions-pragya-agarwal-hysterical
Buy the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781838853228
Mentioned in the episode:
- Sorrow and Bliss - Mag Mason: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781474622974
- A Horse by Night - Amina Cain: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781914198373
- The Velveteen Rabbit - Margery Williams: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781925729641
Where to find Pragya: https://www.drpragyaagarwal.co.uk/
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The experience of emotions is universally human, but our ability to display and act on them is heavily gendered. Despite improvements in societal equality, women are still often labelled âhystericalâ, âbossyâ or emotionalâ. Pragya examines the impact this has on women - and men - including the role it has played in the subjugation of women throughout history, and how a future where emotions are ungendered might look.
Some topics of discussion include:
1. Where the myth of gendered emotions comes from
2. Witches⊠a prime example of emotional norm enforcement
3. The psychological toll moderating emotions - and emotional labour - takes
4. How these myths undermine women in politics, healthcare, jury trials and more
5. Pragyaâs vision of an emotional utopia, and how we can get there
And more!
Powered by The Trouble Club: https://www.thetroubleclub.com/
Use the code STORY25 to get 25% off all Trouble ticket sales and membership payments
Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thestoryofwoman
For access to the bonus interview with Pragya - hear her talk about the importance of language and the future of emotional technologies.
Vocal Fries: https://vocalfriespod.com/: The podcast about linguistic discrimination
Episodes mentioned in intro:
-Maintenance Baes: https://radiopublic.com/the-vocal-fries-GOoXdO/s1!e86f8 - how not to be an asshole to fat people
-The Duct Tape of Languageh: https://vocalfriespod.com/2022/09/06/the-duct-tape-of-language/ - bimbos, vocal fries, and the word âlikeâ
-Bulls, apes, bats and chicken: https://radiopublic.com/the-vocal-fries-GOoXdO/s1!1c93b - the history of swearing
Transcription is available here: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/e21-woman-and-gendered-emotions-pragya-agarwal-hysterical
Buy the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781838853228
Mentioned in the episode:
- Sorrow and Bliss - Mag Mason: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781474622974
- A Horse by Night - Amina Cain: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781914198373
- The Velveteen Rabbit - Margery Williams: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9781925729641
Where to find Pragya: https://www.drpragyaagarwal.co.uk/
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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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