Scientists and scholars have long debated the origins of patriarchy and asked the question: Is patriarchy… natural? Watch the video above to discover evidence from DNA and history on both sides of the debate.
Alt Summit 2024 Presentation by Amy McPhie Allebest — "Patriarchy: From the Boardroom to the Bedroom and Everywhere In Between." In this video, Amy presents a short history of patriarchy and how it continues to affect our societies both at work and at home.
Join us as we unravel the legal doctrine of coverture: a complex web of laws and societal norms that shaped centuries of gender inequality. Discover the stories of those who fought back and how their legacies continue to influence the fight for women's rights today.
We’re going to talk about one of the most iconic and misunderstood speeches in American history. It happened in Akron, Ohio on May 29, 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Convention, and it’s the famous “Ain’t I a Woman” speech by Sojourner Truth. Did you learn about Sojourner Truth in high school or college? If so, watch to the end of this video and tell me in the comments something that you learned correctly in school and something that you learned incorrectly, and why it matters.
I’m sure you’ve heard about trad wives - short for “traditional” wives - who embrace traditional gender roles like cooking all their food from scratch, homemaking, and supporting their husbands as the head of the household.
Have you ever thought about how western naming traditions seem to erase women? Why are the ways that women are named and addressed seemingly dependent on their relationship to men? And where did this naming tradition come from? Here's a little thought experiment that may help answer some of these questions.
Have you ever noticed the patriarchy in our naming systems? What would an egalitarian naming system look like?
In the 1950s, the nuclear family model had men earning money while women managed the home. With second-wave feminism in the '60s and '70s, more women joined the workforce—but was there a push for men to take on housework?
Why is it so hard to center women in heterosexual sex? So. Many. Reasons. We unpack them in this video.
Have you noticed a recent surge in calls for more masculinity in the world? Boys and men are facing a serious mental health crisis. Could it be true that the solution to their struggles is more masculinity? Let's get into what "masculinity" and "patriarchal masculinity" actually mean, and what the solutions might be for men who are struggling.
Join us behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the making of "Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do," with author Amy McPhie Allebest, artist Becca Lee, and narrator Stacey Harkey, as they share their thoughts on the process and experience of bringing this unique story to life.
What if, after 40 years of dedicating your life to a belief system that wasn't inclusive of your gender, you felt you had reached a breaking point? What would you do?
Chivalry is often framed as kindness, romance, even moral virtue. But its history tells a more complicated story: one rooted not in love, but in violence, hierarchy, and power. In this video, we trace chivalry from medieval war culture to modern dating norms, and explore how something that feels “good” on the surface can carry hidden expectations underneath.
Let's talk about weddings. What stories do wedding rituals tell about women and men? What stories do they tell about power? And if some of our beloved wedding traditions turn out to be patriarchal… do we need to let them go?
Why do discussions about patriarchy feel so frustrating? Why does it sometimes feel impossible to make your point in a debate? And how do seemingly good conversations suddenly get derailed? In this video, we explore the top 10 logical fallacies that shut down meaningful conversations and how to respond to them.
In the middle of today's cultural "gender war," it's easy to pick a side and start throwing punches. But what if there's a deeper truth beneath all the anger and hate? In this video, we take an honest, compassionate look at misandry: what it is, where it comes from, and what can actually heal it.
Spoiler: the answer might surprise you.
