This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken dives into the views of the influential psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott on democracy as laid out in his work Home Is Where We Start From. Winnicott argues that democracy thrives not just through conscious efforts, but also through our unconscious actions and maturity as individuals. Whilst our current political landscape may seem discouraging, Julie argues if we engage in internal work of self-reflection and development we can rebuild a thriving democracy.  

This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken dives into the views of the influential psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott on democracy as laid out in his work Home Is Where We Start From. Winnicott argues that democracy thrives not just through conscious efforts, but also through our unconscious actions and maturity as individuals. Whilst our current political landscape may seem discouraging, Julie argues if we engage in internal work of self-reflection and development we can rebuild a thriving democracy.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Weekly Australian perspectives for a greater society

The Five Minute Advocate Podcast

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.

Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.

Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.

Michael Walker has over 20 years in experience in advocacy having spent most of that time with SDA Trade Union, is Co-chair of the Sydney Alliance Council and a sessional lecturer at Australian Catholic University.

Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

Australian perspectives on the week's neglected social aspects of life, too often ignored by economics-driven priorities. These undermine our options for good societies, not just growth.
Eva Cox is a well-known sociologist and public feminist commentator with a long involvement in advocacy for more civil societies.
Julie Macken has a wealth of experience as a journalist for AFR and New Matilda and has worked with a variety of non-profit organisations.
Michael Walker has over 20 years in experience in advocacy having spent most of that time with SDA Trade Union, is Co-chair of the Sydney Alliance Council and a sessional lecturer at Australian Catholic University.
Produced for community radio stations across Australia by the Community Radio Network.

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