While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research. 

While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research.&nbsp;

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Monday Mini: Fandom and Obsession

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Today we share the art and advocacy of queer disability activist Ruby Allegra.

Today we share the art and advocacy of queer disability activist Ruby Allegra.

Activists Around the World: Ruby Allegra

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We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five in this classic.

We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five in this classic.

SMNTY Classics: The Feminist Five

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The term 'mother' has blown up on the internet, but it has a much longer history rooted in queer communities of color. In this classic episode, we trace the history and dig into its current mainstream usage.

The term 'mother' has blown up on the internet, but it has a much longer history rooted in queer communities of color. In this classic episode, we trace the history and dig into its current mainstream usage.

SMNTY Classics: Mother

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Monday Mini: Fandom and Obsession

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