The Binary Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Binary Podcast
THE BINARY PODCAST is a conversation about gender. We explore masculinity and femininity to discover: “What does it mean to be ‘man’ or ‘woman’?”
This podcast series offers a raw and authentic look at gender issues in the modern world.
Your hosts on this journey of discovery are Matt and Alex.
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Note from your hosts: We recognise that gender identity is diverse. The intention of this podcast series is to promote connectedness and sharing between human beings, irrespective of their gender identity or expression of masculinity or femininity. Our lived experience is as cisgender people and our discussion reflects this. We recognise that different challenges are experienced by people who are gender non-binary. Out of respect we do not seek to speculate on what that experience might be like.
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We're back! And this season we have a new format. We're learning about topics that have contributed to our modern gender landscape.
Our challenge - to become an expert in 2 minutes!
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Matt and Alex discuss your questions from the first season of the podcast - including whether we're conditioning men and women to need each other less and less; why women are so into KeepCups; and do women actually want men to dominate them in the bedroom?
Contact us with your feedback and questions: thebinarypod@gmail.com
Matt and Alex discuss the impact of gender norms on domestic partnerships.
Episode format: - Division of labour in the home; - Emotional labour / mental load; - Financial dependence.
Matt and Alex discuss the evolution of mothers and fathers taking leave after child birth.
Episode format: - Structural barriers for men in accessing parental leave; - Societal expectations related to taking parental leave; - Impacting gender equality through more equal access to parental leave.
Matt and Alex discuss the importance of friendship and how gender norms impact these relationships.
Episode format: - Friendships between men and women; - Male mateship; - Female friendship.
Matt and Alex discuss gender and careers.
Episode format: - Early influences on career choices - Career behaviours, stereotypes and barriers to progression - The importance of positive role models.
Matt and Alex discuss International Men's Day.
Episode format: - International Men's Day: do we need it? - Lessons from International Women's Day - A single day to reflect on gender issues.
Matt and Alex discuss the impact of gender norms on the way present ourselves and the activities we choose.
Episode format: - Physical development: when do you become a 'man' or a 'woman'? - Suits and dresses - 'Acceptable' hobbies and pastimes.
Matt and Alex discuss gender expectations relating to the expression of emotion.
Episode format: - 'Masculine' vs. 'feminine' emotions; - Emotional expression or suppression; - Individual identity as a collection of masculine and feminine traits; - Vulnerability and openness.
Matt and Alex discuss sexuality as an expression of gender.
Episode format: - Realisation of sexuality early in life; - Exploration of sexuality through adolescence; - Expression of sexuality.