Listening and Learning

Avi and Rebecca discuss why some men struggle to listen to women's pain, while Rebecca reflects on the difficulty for white feminists to acknowledge their participation in systemic inequality. They explore the need to listen, act, and change behavior in order to create a more just society.

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[Unedited] Rebecca Traister and Avi Klein with Krista Tippett
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- Could you help me understand if my thoughts about gender dynamics in dating, as discussed in the episodes Jameela Jamil: Be Courageous by Being You with Lewis Howes and Embracing Emotional Masculinity, as well as in the Modern Wisdom Podcast episode "Can Men & Women Be Friends Again? - James Smith | Modern Wisdom Podcast 505" and the clip "Feminism and Misinterpretation," are correct? I feel that men have to work hard to gain social status and financial stability to attract women, while women are pursued regardless of their qualities. It seems like there are often many men interested in one woman, giving her the power to choose. I'm frustrated by the idea that men have to chase after women and navigate complex social games to gain their interest. I love women and don't want to have a negative mindset, but sometimes I can't help but feel this way. Could you help me understand if my thinking is accurate?