Feminist Law
A casual interview-style podcast exploring current issues at the intersection of feminism and the law. Each episode features conversations with legal professionals, academics, and current law students, offering accessible insights into feminist perspectives on legal topics. The discussions aim to bridge academic legal discourse with everyday experiences.
Episodes
Whistleblowers, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Feminism with Regina Featherstone
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Regina Featherstone, Senior Lawyer in the centre’s Whistleblower Project, about whistleblower protection, non-disclosure agreements, and whether such agreements are more helpful or harmful, particularly for women who have experienced violence or discrimination.To learn more about Regina Featherstone and her work, you can find her on Instagram here, or visi
Stalkerware, Technology, and Gender-Based Violence with Dr. Luiza Correa de Magalhães Dutra
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Luiza Correa de Magalhães Dutra about stalkerware, technology, gender-based violence, and what responsibility technology companies have in preventing use of their products to facilitate gender-based violence.To learn more about Dr. Luiza Correa de Magalhães Dutra and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here, and you can find IRIS on LinkedIn here
Honour Killings in Pakistan with Tooba Urooj
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Tooba Urooj, youth advocate and researcher working at the intersection of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, gender equality, and climate justice, about honour killings as a form of gender-based violence, how it relates to patriarchy, and why legislative reforms have been inadequate.To learn more about Tooba and her work, you can find her on Linked
Domestic Violence and Employment Law with Rika Sawatsky
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Rika Sawatsky, employment lawyer with a special focus on workplace harm, about why domestic violence is a workplace issue, and what employers and employment law can do about it.To learn more about Rika Sawatsky and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here or visit her law firm website here.Feminist NewsGovernments, private sector, and civil society call
Survivor-Centred Lawyering with Sophia Rebecca-Marie (Part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Sophia Rebecca-Marie, associate attorney at Pride Law Firm, about what it means to be both a trauma-informed and survivor-centred lawyer, and why it's important when representing survivors of sexual violence.To learn more about Sophia Rebecca-Marie and her work, you can find her on TikTok here, Instagram here, visit the Pride Law
Survivor-Centred Lawyering with Sophia Rebecca-Marie (part 1)
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Sophia Rebecca-Marie, associate attorney at Pride Law Firm, about what it means to be both a trauma-informed and survivor-centred lawyer, and why it's important when representing survivors of sexual violence.To learn more about Sophie Rebecca-Marie and her work, you can find her on TikTok here, Instagram here, visit the Pride Law Firm website here,
AI, Gender Inequality, and Feminist Policy with Dr. Neha Damani
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Neha Damani, a senior law lecturer, about algorithmic bias, privacy, its impact on gender equality, and what feminist policy can do about it. To learn more about Dr. Neha Damani and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here, or view her publications on SSRN here.Feminist NewsFederal Court of Appeals in Canada rules that denying EI benefits to women j
Gender-Based Violence, Equality, and Legal Education with Samana Butul
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Samana Butul, gender-based violence advocate in Pakistan, about gender-based violence, online violence, legal education, and women's equality.To learn more about Samana and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here. Feminist NewsJournalist in India sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a colleagueSingle-sex space guidance comes into force in Eng
Maternal Responsibility and Domestic Abuse with Dr. Charlie Bishop
Ine today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Charlie Bishop, feminist legal academic at the University of Exeter about coercive control, domestic abuse, and what English law currently says about maternal responsibility in situations of domestic abuse.To learn more about Dr. Charlie Bishop and her work, you can find her profile at the University of Exeter here. You can find her on LinkedIn her
Public Health, Treaties, and Gender with Lucie Godfroid
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Lucie Godfroid, expert in legal affairs at the Health Ministry in Luxembourg, about gender inclusion in pandemic treaty negotiations at the World Health Organisation, and how structural inequalities might be addressed.If you would like to learn more about Lucie Godfroid and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here.Feminist NewsResearch is em
Advancing Gender Equality Through Law with Dr. Oly Roy
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Oly Roy, former Associate Professor at Bennett University, author and historian, about the intersections of law, feminism, and history, feminist practice in law, and advancing gender equality.To learn more about Dr. Oly Roy and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here.Feminist NewsAmnesty expresses regret over sexual violence centre classificationPe
Law, Patriarchy, and Feminist Resistance in Pakistan with Maha Jamal
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Maha Jamal, Judicial Law Clerk to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, about her career journey and law, patriarchy, and feminist resistance in Pakistan.To learn more about Maha Jamal, you can find her on LinkedIn here.Feminist NewsHeatwaves have a stronger impact on women than menMaternity wards begin to reopen in SudanAt least a million women and girls lose ac
Maternity Leave and Feminist Constitutionalism with Sabreen Ahmed
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Sabreen Ahmed, Assistant Professor at the Jindal Global Law School, about her personal experiences with maternity leave, maternity policy and practice, and feminist constitutionalism. To learn more about Sabreen Ahmed and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here.Feminist NewsUN Women explains why water and sanitation are women's rights issuesResearc
Honour Killings, Law, and Policy with Tayam Abdelazim
Today on the podcast, Clara speaks with Tayam Abdelazim, specialist in human rights policy and advocacy, about honour killings and much-needed reforms in policy and law.To learn more about Tayam Abdelazim and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here.Feminist NewsJapanese mayor first in the country to take maternity leave while in officeWomen spend more time on care work leading to increased exh
LGBTQ+ Women in Wills and Estates with Emily Robertson
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Emily Robertson, Senior Associate specialising in Wills, Probate and Tax at Hanne & Co in London, about the rights of LGBTQ+ women, wills and estates, and the intersections of feminism and LGBTQ+ rights.Feminist NewsMan banned from two towns in Newfoundland, Canada, due to fears that he would harm is former partner.Scotland judge rules housing people in pr
Decolonial Feminism and Ending Violence Against Women in Afghanistan with Dr. Zulfia Abawe (Part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Zulfia Abawe, lecturer in global business at the University of South Wales, about decolonial feminism, and EVAW units that were established in Afghanistan in an effort to combat violence against women.To learn more about Dr. Zulfia Abawe and her work, you can find her profile at the University of South Wales here. You can find
Decolonial Feminism and Ending Violence Against Women in Afghanistan with Dr. Zulfia Abawe (Part 1)
In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Dr. Zulfia Abawe, lecturer in global business at the University of South Wales, about decolonial feminism, and EVAW units that were established in Afghanistan in an effort to combat violence against women.To learn more about Dr. Zulfia Abawe and her work, you can find her profile at the University of South Wales here. You can find her on LinkedIn here. To
Addressing Gender-Based Harms in India with Bhaavya Roy
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Bhaavya Roy, managing partner at Kranti Law Offices, and labour and employment attorney in New York and Delhi, about the POSH Act, marital rape, and law reform in India.To learn more about Bhaavya Roy and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here or contact her by phone at 917087 153612.Feminist NewsWomen in the DRC are disproportionately impacted by Ebo
Feminism, Motherhood, and the Autonomy Myth with Carolyn McConnell
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Carolyn McConnell, Seattle-based lawyer and activist, about the myth of human autonomy, motherhood, and feminism in the United States post Roe v Wade.To read Carolyn McConnell's book, you can request it at your local bookstore or find it on Amazon here.To learn more about Carolyn McConnell and her work, you can visit her website here.Feminist NewsA
Feminism and the Medico-Legal System with Zainab Rafeek
In today's episode, Courtney and Clara speak with Zainab Rafeek, founder of the medico-legal NGO Capsaicinaz LM Foundation, about supporting survivors of gender-based violence in medico-legal systems.To learn more about the Capsaicinaz LM Foundation, you can find it on Instagram here.Feminist NewsWoman from Somerset calls for better supports for pregnancy lossCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carne
Anthropology, Gender-Based Violence, and Law with Dr. Johanna Higgs
In today's episode, Clara speak with Dr. Johanna Higgs, an anthropologist with over 15 years of experience researching gender and violence, about global responses to gender-based violence and Project Monma. To learn more about Dr Higgs and Project Monma, you can visit the project's website here. Feminist NewsTimes of India announces the top three most dangerous countries for womenNearly a
Rape in International Human Rights Law with Alejandra Gomez Duque
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Alejandra Gomez Duque about rape in the context of international human rights law, including consent and the lived realities of survivors.To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.To learn more about Alejandra Gomez Duque and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here.The organisations mentioned by today's guest are Eq
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and Law with Valentina Cataldo Burgos
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Valentina Cataldo Burgos, a lawyer specialising in gender-based violence from Chile, about technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) and how Chile's legal framework currently responds, and ought to respond, to this issue.To learn more about Valentina Cataldo Burgos and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here.Feminist NewsA Court of ap
Divorce, Feminism, and English Law with Nawal Houghton
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Nawal Houghton, divorce coach, mediator, and solicitor about patriarchal assumptions in marriage and divorce, gendered expectations, and divorce law.To learn more about Nawal Houghton and her work, you can visit her website here, her Instagram here, and her Facebook here.Feminist NewsTikTok removes videos that had sexualised Black womenLancashi
Corporate Harm, Law, and Feminism with Margaret Mwape
Today on the podcast, Clara and Courtney speak with Margaret Mwape, lawyer and founder of the Margaret Musondo Mwape Foundation, about the gendered impacts of harmful corporate practices and what law can do about it.To learn more about Margaret Mwape and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here, and you can learn more about the Margaret Musondo Mwape Foundation on LinkedIn here, and on Facebook
School-Related Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights in an Inter-American Context with Lindsey Stevenson-Graf
Today on the podcast, Clara speaks with Lindsey Stevenson-Graf, Lecturer at Griffith Law School in Queensland, Australia, about the Inter-American human rights system and how it deals with gender-based violence within schools.To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.Feminist NewsNew study finds brain changes potentially beneficial to caring for newborns linked to
Maternal Health as a Human Right with Dr. Rogya Abdelrasol
Today on the podcast, Clara speaks with Dr. Rogya Abdelrasol, a medical doctor working in maternal health and global health policy, about the intersections of law, policy, and maternal health.To learn more about Dr. Rogya Abdelrasol and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here, Instagram here, and YouTube here.You can learn more about the African Maternal Health Research Initiative here.Feminis
Queer Feminism, Armed Conflict, and Law in Colombia with Angela Maria Parra Rojas
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Angela Maria Parra Rojas about queer feminism, gender, sexuality and law, and activism in a Colombian context.To learn more about the issues discussed in today's episode, you can check out Colombia Diversa here, and Ley Integral Trans here.To learn more about Angela Maria Parra Rojas, you can contact her through LinkedIn here or obtain her email addres
Trafficking of Filipino Women in South Korea with Dr. Toshiko Tsujimoto
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Toshiko Tsujimoto, Associate Professor of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University, about structural coercion, state responsibility, and how female entertainers from the Philippines are trafficked in South Korea.If you would like to read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.To learn more about Dr. Toshiko Tsuji
Sexual Violence in African Conflict Zones with Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey (part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey, independent scholar and affiliated faculty at Seattle University School of Law, about the relationship between sexual violence and armed conflict in an African context. You can view the chapter discussed in today's episode here.To learn more about Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey and her work, you can view her blo
Sexual Violence in African Conflict Zones with Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey (part 1)
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey, independent scholar and affiliated faculty at Seattle University School of Law about the relationship between sexual violence and armed conflict in an African context. The conversation will continue next week in part 2.You can view the chapter discussed in today's episode here.To learn more about Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey and
The Weaponisation of Language in #MeToo Lawsuits with Dr. Bailey Dick
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr Bailey Gallagher Dick, Assistant Professor at Bowling Green State University, about SLAPP suits, DARVO, and the framing of women as 'liars' in defamation lawsuits.To learn more about Dr. Bailey Dick, you can view her profile at Bowling Green State University here, or her Google Scholar profile here.Feminist NewsFormer Baker McKenzie lawyer sues
Masculinity, Femininity and Legal Practice with Christine E. Ohenewah
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Christine E. Ohenewah, lawyer and professor of law and ethics, criminology, and sociology, about masculinity in legal practice.To learn more about Christine E. Ohenewah and her work, you can visit The Elizabeth Tweneboah Foundation here, visit her LinkedIn here, or find her on YouTube here.Feminist NewsCardiff University lecturer's image altered in
Abortion Pills and Law with Rebecca Kelliher
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Rebecca Kelliher about the significance of abortion pills for abortion care and her recently published book, 'Just Pills - The Extraordinary Story of a Revolution In Abortion Care'.To learn more about Rebecca and her work, you can visit her website here.The book discussed in today's episode is available from Bookshop.org here.Feminist NewsThe G
Foetal Disability and Abortion Rights with Dr. Zoe Tongue
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Zoe Tongue about foetal anomalies, disability rights, and reproductive justice. The article discussed in today's episode is available to read here.To learn more about Zoe Tongue and her work, you can find them on BlueSky here or at the University of Leeds here.Feminist NewsWomen's rights organisations reduce anti-violence programs due to fun
Youth Culture, Sexual Assault and Digital Technology with Dr. Anna Gjika
Today on the podcast, Clara and Courtney speak with Dr. Anna Gjika, Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at New Paltz about sexual harm in the digital era, consent culture, and legal responses to sexual harms. Anna Gjika's book, 'When Rape Goes Viral: Youth and Sexual Assault in the Digital Age', discussed in today's episode, is available from University of Ca
Sexual Assault Examinations and Informed Consent with Jessica Ritchie
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Jessica Ritchie, lecturer in criminology at the University of Leicester, about her research on survivor autonomy in sexual assault examinations.To learn more about the issue discussed in today's episode, including Jessica Ritchie's article, you can check out the following resources:Medico-Legal Evidence: Survivor Relational Autonomy and Informed Consent in Sex
Gender and Justice at the International Criminal Court with Dr. Annika Jones
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Annika Jones, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Exeter, about barriers women face when trying to access justice at the International Criminal Court.To learn more about Dr. Annika Jones and her work, you can view her profile at the University of Exeter here. Feminist NewsGisele Pelicot awarded knight of the Legion of Honour in FranceICC
Women's Homicide Convictions with Carol Jacobsen (part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Carol Jacobsen, award-winning social documentary artist and Professor Emerita, about women who are convicted of homicide after killing their abusers and how-self defence laws often fail them.To learn more about Carol Jacobsen and her work, you can buy her book 'For Dear Life: Women's Decriminalization and Human Rights in Focus' from University
Women's Homicide Convictions with Carol Jacobsen (part 1)
In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Carol Jacobsen, award-winning social documentary artist and Professor Emerita, about women who are convicted of homicide after killing their abusers and how self-defence laws often fail them.To learn more about Carol Jacobsen and her work, you can buy her book 'For Dear Life: Women's Decriminalization and Human Rights in Focus' from University of Michigan Pre
Intersectionality and Wrongful Sexual Assault Convictions with Dr. Taylor Mills
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Taylor Mills, attorney in the state of Michigan and PhD in philosophy, about intersectionality and taking a structural justice approach to wrongful convictions for sexual assault. If you would like to read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.To learn more about Dr. Taylor Mills and her work, you can visit her website here
Birth Control and Jewish Law with Viva Hammer
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Viva Hammer, leading tax policy and practice leader, about birth control, family planning and what Jewish law has to say about it.To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.To learn more about Viva Hammer and her work, you can visit her websites here and here.Feminist NewsBirmingham MP calls for improved maternity services f
Misageyny with Dr. Katie Hunt
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Katie Hunt, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Lincoln, about the intersections of sexism, misogyny and ageism, and how the law fails to better protect older women from discrimination.You can learn more about Katie Hunt's work here.To read the blog post discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.Feminist NewsUK Supreme Court
Big Tech and Feminist Practice with Dr. Anita Chan (part 2)
In today's feminist news roundup, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Anita Chan, Associate Professor Information Sciences and Media Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and author of the recently released book, Predatory Data, about the relationship between Big Tech, eugenics, and the exploitation of women.To learn more about Anita Chan and her work, you can view
Big Tech and Feminist Practice with Dr. Anita Chan
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Anita Chan, Associate Professor of Information Sciences and Media Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and author of the recently released book, Predatory Data, about the relationship between Big Tech, eugenics, and the exploitation of women.To learn more about Anita Chan and her work, you can view her profile at the University o
Domestic Abuse in China and England and Wales with Shenlin Zhang
Today on the podcast, Clara and Courtney speak to Shenlin Zhang, PhD student in law at the University of Exeter, about differences in the English and Welsh and Chinese legal systems and how they deal with domestic abuse differently.If you would like to discuss Shenlin Zhang's research with her, you can contact her by email which you can find here.Feminist NewsMaternity discrimination suit sett
Abortion Rights Post-Dobbs with David S Cohen and Dr. Carole Joffe
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with David S Cohen, Professor of Law at Drexel University's Thomas R Kline School of Law and Dr. Carole Joffe, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, about the impacts the Dobbs decision has had on women's access to reproductive care and what might happen to rep
Surrogacy Law in Practice with Andrew Spearman
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Andrew Spearman, partner and head of the modern families department at Hanne and Co solicitors, about the practice of surrogacy law and modern families.To learn more about Andrew Spearman and his work, you can view his profile at Hanne and Co solicitors here.Feminist NewsResearch finds link between menopause symptoms and dementiaReport finds girls in Engla
The Gender Gap in Class Counsel with Alissa Del Riego
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Alissa del Diego, Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, about the gender gap in those selected as counsel in class action law suits in the United States. To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.To learn more about Alissa del Riego and her work, you can view her profile at the University o
Domestic Violence Disclosure Schemes with Dr. Charlotte Barlow
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Dr. Charlotte Barlow, Reader in Criminal Justice and Policing at the University of Central Lancashire, about Clare's Law, domestic violence disclosure schemes, and how to better support victim-survivors.To learn more about Dr. Barlow and her work, you can visit her profile at the University of Central Lancashirehere, or her LinkedIn profilehe
100th Episode Reflections with Clara and Courtney
In today's episode, we've done something different! Clara and Courtney discuss their experiences after hosting 100 episodes of the Feminist Law podcast.
A special thank you to all of our guests who have gladly given up their time to speak with us about their work, and to our listeners for their enthusiasm for learning about law and feminism.
We will resume our regular content next week wit
Unplanned Obstetric Interventions with Morganne Wilbourne and Frances Hand
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Morganne Wilbourne, PhD student at the Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford and Frances Hand, Doctor of Philosophy candidate in law at St. Edmund College, Oxford, about unplanned obstetric interventions, consent, and what law can do about it.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
Masculinities, Feminism and Law with Ann McGinley (Part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Ann McGinley, Emerita Professor of Law at the William S Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, about multidimensional masculinities theory and its relationship with feminism and law.
To learn more about Ann McGinley and her work, you can visit her profile at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas here.
To visit the Schol
Masculinities, Feminism and Law with Ann McGinley (Part 1)
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Ann McGinley, Emerita Professor at William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, about masculinities theory, its relationship with feminism, and its impacts on law.
To read the chapter discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Ann McGinley and her work, you can find her profile at the William S. Boyd School of Law
Sexual Integrity, Pornography and Law with Dr. Elaine Craig (part 2)
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney continue their conversation with Dr. Elaine Craig about the platformisation of pornography, how this impacts our sexualities, and what Canadian law can do about it.
If you would like to read the book discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To read the other book mentioned by Dr. Craig, 'Putting Trials on Trial', you can find it here.
To learn more
Sexual Integrity, Pornography and Law with Dr. Elaine Craig (part 1)
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Dr. Elaine Craig, Professor of Law at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, Canada, about her book, 'Mainstreaming Porn: Sexual Integrity and the Law Online', and Canadian legal responses to the porn industry.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Craig and her work, you can view her profile at Schulich School of Law here.
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Feminism's Culture Myth with Dr. Serene Khader (part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Serene Khader, Kay Newman Chair in Philosophy of Culture and Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies at the City University of New York, about the culture myth in feminism and her newly released book, 'Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop'.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Khader a
Feminism's Culture Myth with Dr. Serene Khader
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. Serene Khader, Jay Newman Chair in Philosophy of Culture and Professor of Philosophy and Women’s and Gender Studies at the City University of New York, about the culture myth in feminism and her upcoming book, 'Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop' which will be released tomorrow.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Kh
Gender Segregation in the Judiciary with Dr. Marina Urbanikova
In today's episode, Clara speaks to Dr. Marina Urbanikova, media sociologist and Assistant Professor at Masaryk University, about why Central and Eastern European countries have a higher proportion of female judges, why this doesn't necessarily mean gender equality has been achieved, and what we can do about it.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can do so here.
To learn more a
Combating Sexual Violence on Campus with Dr. Nicole Bedera (part 2)
In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Dr. Nicole Bedera, sociologist and co-founder of Beyond Compliance about the consultancy she co-founded with Dr. Jacquline Cruz focused on preventing sexual violence.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Bedera and her work, you can visit her website here or find her on X here.
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Combating Sexual Violence on Campus with Dr. Nicole Bedera (part 1)
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Nicole Bedera, sociologist and co-founder of Beyond Compliance, about the culture of sexual violence and how it get condoned on campus, and about her new book, 'On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence'.
Come back for part two of Clara's interview Nicole Bedera next week!
If you would like to learn mo
Feminist Law Reform and Coercive Control with Sanam Amin
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Sanam Amin, PhD student in law at the University of Melbourne in Australia about domestic abuse, coercive control and feminist law reform.
To learn more about Sanam Amin and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here and on X here.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
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The Insufficiency of Affirmative Consent with Genevieve Couvret
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Genevieve Couvret, solicitor and former tip staff at the New South Wales Court of Appeal, about why affirmative consent law does not go far enough in protecting women from sexual assault.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Genevieve Couvret, you can find her LinkedIn here.
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Abortion Rights for Incarcerated Women with Allison Herr
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Allison Herr, recent graduate of Boston University School of Law, about the impact of the Dobbs decision on incarcerated women and how their right to abortion could be protected despite it.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
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Do Confidentiality Clauses Benefit Survivors of Sexual Harassment? with Nico Bernardi
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Nico Bernardi, associate lawyer at Basran Robin Allen Desilets in Vancouver, Canada about the impact confidentiality clauses (also known as NDAs) can have on survivors of sexual harassment, particularly in the workplace.
To read the article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Nico Bernardi, you can visit
Feminism, Ableism and Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada with Isabel Grant
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Isabel Grant, Professor of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, about why feminists should be concerned about medical assistance in dying (MAiD), particularly track 2.
If you would like to learn more about Isabel Grant and her work, you can view her profile at the Allard School of Law here.
Feminism, Ableism and Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada with Isabel Grant
In today's episode, Courtney speaks with Isabel Grant, Professor of Law at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, about the current state of law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada and the ableism which permeates it. Come back next week for part two where Courtney continues her conversation with Isabel Grant about why feminists should be con
Golden Handcuffs: Varuni's Testimony of Women's Experiences of Immigration Law with Varuni Sinha (part 2)
In today's episode, Clara continues her conversation with Varuni Sinha, writer and multimedia producer, about her experiences as a South Asian woman who immigrated to the United States and how American immigration laws have impacted her and other immigrant women.
If you would like to read Varuni's book, you can find it on Amazon here.
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Man in Manchester arrested on suspicion
Golden Handcuffs: Varuni's Testimony of Women's Experiences of Immigration Law with Varuni Sinha (part 1)
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Varuni Sinha, writer and multimedia producer, about her experiences as a South Asian woman who immigrated to the United States and how American immigration laws have impacted her. Check back for Part 2 next week where Clara will discuss American immigration law more broadly with Varuni.
If you would like to read Varuni's book, you can find it on Amazon
Perceptions of Justice in Intimate Partner Violence with Dr. Stephanie Ehret
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Stephanie Ehret, Professor of Criminology at Trent University about the effectiveness of the Canadian legal system in handling cases of intimate partner violence, and how victims of intimate partner violence perceive justice.
To learn more about Dr. Ehret and her work, you can visit her profile here.
You can find the article discussed in today's ep
Exploring Law and Feminism Through Horror with Dr. Penny Crofts and Dr. Honni van Rijswijk
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Penny Crofts and Dr. Honni van Rijswijk about the gendered nature of the horror genre, and what horror can teach us about law and feminism.
To learn more about Dr. Penny Crofts and her work, you can visit her profile at the University of Technology Sydney here.
To learn more about Dr. Honni van Rijswijk and her work, you can visit her profile at the Un
Sex Dolls and Misogyny with Caitlin Roper
In today's episode, Courtney speaks to Caitlin Roper, Campaigns Manager for Collective Shout and Author of 'Sex Dolls, Robots and Woman-Hating: The Case for Resistance' about how sex dolls contribute to misogyny, how the law applies to these dolls, and what can be done about it.
If you would like to read Caitlin Roper's book, it is available through Spinifex Press here.
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The Need for Parental Leave in Judicial Clerkships with Dr. Bailey Sanders
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak with Bailey Sanders, associate in McDermott Will & Emery's antitrust practice group and visiting assistant professor at Duke University, about the impacts of a lack of parental leave in judicial clerkships, and the need for reform.
To learn more about Dr. Sanders and her work, you can visit her website here.
To read the article discussed in
Menstrual and Reproductive Justice with Allyson Crays
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Allyson Crays, recent JD graduate from Northeastern University School of Law about what menstrual and reproductive justice means, why it matters, and how we can achieve it.
If you would like to read Allyson's article discussed in this episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Allyson and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn or visit her web
Women in Commercial Law with Shreya Srinivasan
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Shreya Srinivasan, law student, future trainee solicitor and host of the Commerce Meets Law podcast, about her journey into law, the gender gap in commercial law, and how commercial law culture impacts women.
You can find Shreya's podcast on Spotify here.
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Sex-Gender Segregation and Human Rights with Jessica Tueller
In today's episode, Clara and Courtney speak to Jessica Tueller, Forrester Fellow at Tulane University Law School, about the human rights implications of sex-gender segregation.
To learn more about Jessica and her work, you can visit her website here. You can find her on X (Twitter) here.
Feminist News
Australia declares national crisis for women
Manhattan orders re-trial for Harvey Weinstein
What Is A Feminist Judiciary with Shilpa Sadhasivam
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Shilpa Sadhasivam, 2023 Harvard Law School Graduate and practicing attorney in Washington, DC about feminism in the American judiciary, and her article 'Justice Amy Coney Barrett and What It Means to Have a Feminist Judiciary'.
To read Shilpa's article, you can do so here.
Feminist News
Bradford (UK) police inundated by stories of abuse from f
Feminism and Human Rights Law in Africa with Dr. Leslye Obiora
In today's episode, Clara speaks with Dr. Leslye Obiora, Professor at the James E Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona, about how feminism has shaped human rights in Africa, and the legacy of colonialism.
To read Dr. Obiora's article discussed in today's episode, you can find it here.
To learn more about Dr. Obiora and her research, you can view her academic profile her
Adoption Policies and Histories with Dr. Rebecca Wellington (part 2)
In today's episode, Courtney continues her conversation with Dr. Rebecca Wellington, historian and author of 'Who Is a Worthy Mother?: An Intimate History of Adoption' about her upcoming book and the impacts of historical adoption and fertility policies today.
To learn more about Dr. Wellington, you can visit her website here.
Her upcoming book, 'Who Is a Worthy Mother?: An Intimat
Representation of Women in the Judiciary with Dr. Kristen Hessler
Today on the podcast, Courtney speaks with Dr. Kristen Hessler, Associate Professor in Political Philosophy at the University of Albany about how to increase representation of women in the judiciary, and the need for feminist judgments.
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Hessler, you can view her profile at the University of Albany here.
Dr. Hessler's book, Feminist Human Rights: A Poli
