Why Are Young People So DIVIDED? (An ANTI-Woke Feminist's View)
In Part One of this episode of The Breaking Point Podcast, I spoke with Connie Shaw, host of The Fringe Podcast and self-proclaimed 'woke anti-woke feminist.' Connie breaks down her unique stance—defending sex-based rights, questioning woke culture, and rejecting victimhood narratives about systemic oppression in the West.
From her role as editor of Leeds Student Radio to facing cancellation over her bold views, she shares her story of battling student backlash and navigating free speech controversies. We tackle big topics: feminism, anti-woke perspectives, cancel culture, social contagion, oppression myths, young women’s success, male struggles, suicide rates, homelessness, and the shifting meanings of sexism and racism. Plus, explore why young women may lean politically correct and how mass psychogenic illness ties in.
Key Takeaways:
Anti-Woke Feminism Defined
Connie Shaw identifies as an anti-woke feminist, advocating for sex-based rights while rejecting systemic oppression narratives in the West.
Young Women Outpace Men:
Statistics show young women surpassing young men in education, earnings, and social metrics, challenging traditional gender narratives.
Cancel Culture Targets Dissenters:
The harshest cancellations often target left-leaning individuals who deviate from progressive norms, such as Connie and figures like Graham Linehan.
Social Contagion Among Young Women:
Phenomena like eating disorders and identity trends suggest young women are particularly susceptible to mass psychogenic illness.
Oppression Needs Context:
Connie critiques the overuse of "oppression" in the West, arguing it dilutes the term for women facing extreme regimes like the Taliban.
Leftist Hypocrisy in Categorisation:
Progressive ideology ironically mirrors right-wing tendencies by boxing people into identity categories, undermining its own goals.
Personal Resilience:
Despite accusations of grifting, Connie’s strong sense of justice drives her to challenge prevailing views, even at personal cost.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
Fringe podcast Leeds Student Radio Free Speech Union Battle of Ideas Andrew Gold Graham Linehan J.K. Rowling Matt Walsh Daily Wire Charlie Bentley Aster
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