This episode features Dr. Jane Ward, professor and chair of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and author of the recent book, The Tragedy of Heterosexuality. In this conversation, we explore the complexities of heterosexuality, its historical context, and the implications of gender dynamics in relationships. We discuss
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Critical Conversations
01:42 Understanding the Tragedy of Heterosexuality
06:06 Historical Context of Heterosexuality
10:00 Sexuality as a Choice
14:54 Queering Relationships and Gender Dynamics
19:53 The Misogyny Contradiction
21:50 The Heterosexual Repair Industry
26:41 Exploring Feminist Frameworks in Relationships
29:02 The Role of Men in Feminism
32:31 Navigating Sexuality and Gender Identity
36:40 The Importance of Values in Relationships
41:50 Feminism and the Dating Scene
46:36 Redefining Relationships Beyond Heteronormativity
51:51 Hope and Transformation in Heterosexual Relationships
