The Waves: What is a Feminist, Really?

Published: Dec. 21, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, we say goodbye by contemplating a key word of the podcast - feminism. Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth and original Waves host June Thomas discuss what feminism means, the historical problems with the word, who should get to call themselves feminist, and so much more.\\xa0\\n\\nEndorsements and Discussed in Episode:\\nA Place of Our Own by June Thomas\\nBetween Two Wars by Cheyna Roth\\nIn Defense of Lean In Feminism on The Waves\\nWe Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian\\nWhat the Hart Family Murders Reveal About Foster Care on The Waves\\nThe Lady Vanishes\\n\\nIn Slate Plus: What is the most feminist holiday?\\n\\xa0\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth and Vic Whitley Berry with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.\\n\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'