15. Women’s History Month

This week we discuss Women’s History Month. We dig into the history on the topic, including when it started, who started it, and what changes have taken place over the last several decades. Then we discuss the role the media plays in how we understand, honor, and celebrate the month. But we also touch on the performative nature of the media in terms of Women’s History Month celebrations. We then explore some of the many issues that still exist for women even with the advent of Women’s History Month including racial representation, trans representation, and more. Finally, we address the impact that Women’s History Month has had on our society. We talk about the need to uplift the feminine as much as the masculine, and the need to continue the fight for equity. And finally, we ask, how should we celebrate Women’s History Month?

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

Happy International Women’s Day! Have a Sticker By Jessica Powell

Here’s Why We Don’t Need a Men’s History Month, by Cathy Ching 

Reflections on Women’s History Month, by Rutgers Faculty 

The National Women’s History Alliance’s Commitment on Anti-Racism

How Do Women Feel About Women’s History Month? Conflicted. by Erin Spencer

The Trouble with Women’s History Month, by Maureen Costello