The Importance Of Being Feminist
By The Young Women's Movement
The Importance Of Being FeministMay 03, 2021
Introducing Jenni, our new CEO!
As we wrap up the second season of the podcast, meet Jenni Snell, the new CEO of YWCA Scotland.
The Rise Report (w/ Young Women Rise)
Iris is joined by Rhianna, Olivia and Monique to chat all about the Young Women Rise report, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, and what needs to change in the Scottish women's sector for support services to better cater to young people.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways: making a donation; fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?); buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop; donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here.
Sirens (w/ Kiana Kalantar-Hormozi)
Join Iris as she's joined by Kiana Kalantar-Hormozi, a Glasgow-based artist, filmmaker, and activist. Together they chat all about Kiana's new single "Sirens", access to the arts industry, and disability rights.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways: making a donation; fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?); buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop; donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here, while you can listen to Kiana's single here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nepCMPIkoY0 and on all main streaming platforms.
Housing (w/ Aditi from Living Rent)
As the rising prices are squeezing households across the UK, plunging millions into poverty, Iris sits down with Aditi Jehangir, one of our brilliant blog editors and a member of Living Rent, Scotland's tenants' union. Together, they chat about the housing crisis, how we can tackle it from an intersectional perspective and how this can empower communities.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways: making a donation; fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?); buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop; donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here.
Running for council (w/ Holly Bruce)
City council elections are coming up this week! As Scotland gets ready to vote, Iris sits down with Young Women Lead alumna Holly Bruce to chat about her experience as a candidate for Langside.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways: making a donation; fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?); buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop; donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here.
Sustainable fashion (w/ Ruth Macgilp)
Join us as we chat to Ruth Macgilp, Communications Manager at Fashion Revolution. This week, we talk about everything sustainable fashion, Fashion Revolution week, and how to change our attitude to consumerism.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
Useful links:
Fashion revolution - Aja Barber at Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair - Repair What You Wear - Common Threads
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways:
- making a donation;
- fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?);
- buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop;
- donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here.
Black women in STEM (w/ Lauryn Mwale)
This week, Iris chats to Lauryn Mwale, author of "The Shuri Effect: Bridging the Gap for Young Black Women in STEM". Together, they explore the reasons why young Black women are underrepresented in STEM.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways:
- making a donation;
- fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?);
- buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop;
- donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here.
2021: A Year in Review
A year after we released its first season, the Importance of Being Feminist is back! In this episode, our host Iris and CEO Patrycja pick up from where they left off last time. From exciting new projects, to YWCA Scotland switching to the four day working week, find out what the organisation has been up to in 2021.
Prefer reading over listening? Here you can find all the transcripts from both seasons of the podcast.
If you'd like to support YWCA Scotland and ensure we can continue to deliver our programmes, you can do so in different ways:
- making a donation;
- fundraising (maybe with a feminist film night?);
- buying feminist artwork on our Etsy shop;
- donating to us at no extra cost with your next Amazon order using Amazon Smile.
You can find more info about how to support us here.
Season 2 launches 22 March!
Continuing the work of the first season, the second season of The Importance Of Being Feminist will explore what it means to be a feminist in Scotland today. Our host Iris will be speaking directly with the women making change happen in our country.
Is there a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know by contacting us on our social media or by sending over a voice note on Anchor. Join us on the 22nd of March for our first episode!
Period Poverty (w/ Florence Igboayaka)
For the podcast's last episode, Iris chats to Florence Igboayaka about period poverty and how we can help our local communities.
Find out how to donate to YWCA Scotland here.
Gender Pay Gap (w/ Lindsey Millen)
Join Iris this week as she speaks to Lindsey Millen, Policy Manager at Close the Gap. Together they discuss all things gender pay gap and how it affects women's lives.
Feminism and Religion (w/ Mina Baird and Mahrukh Shaukat)
This week, Iris chats to Mina Baird and Mahrukh Shaukat (Amina MWRC). Join them as they talk about the relationship between feminism and religion in their lives.
Find out how to donate to YWCA Scotland here.
Scottish Women's Right To Vote (w/ Dr Esther Breitenbach)
Just a couple of days before the Scottish elections, Iris chats to Dr Esther Breitenbach, Honorary Fellow at Edinburgh University and co-creator of the online resource on women's suffrage by Women's History Scotland. Together, they talk about how Scottish women campaigned for the right to vote. Who were the suffragettes and suffragists? What characterised the anti-suffragist movement? Listen to find out more.
Find out how to donate to YWCA Scotland here.
Quoted sources:
Women’s History Scotland – ‘The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Scotland 1867-1928: A Learning Resource’ – free online resource at https://womenssuffragescotland.wordpress.com
Esther Breitenbach, ‘Scottish Women and Political Representation in the UK and Scottish Parliaments (1918-2020)’, Open Library of Humanities. doi: https://doi.org/10.16995/olh.579
Sarah Pedersen, The Scottish Suffragettes and the Press (London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017)
Young Women & Politics (w/ Wiktoria Orlicka)
As the Scottish Parliament elections come closer, we explore the relationship of young women with politics through the experience of Wiktoria Orlicka, MYSP for Motherwell and Wishaw and Trustee for both the Scottish Youth Parliament and Young Scot.
Find out how to donate to YWCA Scotland here.
Poland's threat to women's rights (w/ Aleksandra Sidoruk)
A young Polish activist, Aleksandra Sidoruk speaks to host Iris Pase about the status of women's rights in Poland. From the near-total abortion ban to the continuous threat to LGBTQ+ rights, she reminds us of the importance of safeguarding democracy.
Find out how to donate to YWCA Scotland here.
Has the pandemic affected women in the workplace? (w/ Patrycja Kupiec)
A year on from the start of the first lockdown in the UK, Iris chats to Patrycja Kupiec. CEO of YWCA Scotland, Patrycja gives us a preview of this year's Status of Young Women in Scotland report, which explores the impact of the pandemic on women in the workplace.
Find out how to support YWCA Scotland here.
Sex Work and the Nordic Model (w/ Freja and Elizabeth)
Following the Equally Safe consultation which ran at the end of last year, Iris chats to Elizabeth and Freja about the Nordic Model. What's the history of the Nordic Model and what consequences will it have on the lives of sex workers shall it be instituted in Scotland?
Find out how to donate to YWCA Scotland here.