Couverture de “Unladylike”, Friday, Nov 28, 2025

“Unladylike”, Friday, Nov 28, 2025

“Unladylike”, Friday, Nov 28, 2025

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 Book review: “Unladylike: A Field Guide to Crushing the Patriarchy” The panel shared their varied opinions on the book, with some appreciating its historical context while others found certain language and content objectionable. Details Jeffrey: Selected the book after following the authors’ podcast “Stuff Mom Never Told You”; appreciated the sociological aspects and how it explores gender norms across different culturesAli: Didn’t enjoy the book due to explicit language and sexual content; would have preferred less graphic descriptionsSiena: Only read the introduction before setting it aside due to explicit sexual content that felt “too forward”Lynn: Appreciated the historical aspects but found some content distracting and unnecessary; questioned the confrontational approach of “smashing the patriarchy”Macara: Enjoyed the book so far (about 1.5 hours in); valued the historical research and intersectionality in the content Conclusion The panel agreed that while the historical context and research were valuable, the explicit language and approach were divisiveDifferent thresholds for explicit content affected individual experiences with the bookJeffrey noted the book went through multiple manuscript versions, evolving from an initial “anti-Trumpian scream” to something more inclusive Women’s names after marriage The panel discussed the tradition of women taking their husband’s last name after marriage and alternatives to this practice. Details Lynn: Shared her personal experience of hyphenating her name when married, then removing her ex-husband’s name after divorce; gave her son Kennedy (her maiden name) as his middle name, which he later passed to his daughterSiena: Noted that in Quebec and Italy, women often keep their maiden names; shared that her first name is actually her mother’s maiden nameJeffrey: Pointed out how the tradition is one-sided, with expectations only for women to change their namesMacara: Observed that men are never asked if they’ll take their wife’s name or hyphenate Conclusion The panel recognized that name choices can be both feminist statements and personal/sentimental decisionsDifferent cultural practices exist around the world regarding name changes after marriage Network changes and updates The hosts announced several changes to the network structure and communication channels. Details Macara: Announced network name change to Moosa Slobodian Network (from Broadcast Map Network)Ali: Explained that “Ali and Macara’s Books” will become “The Ali and Macara Show” to expand content horizonsMacara: Noted that WhatsApp and Messenger groups will be discontinued due to spam and scammersAli: Mentioned that a network hub site will be created to link all show sites Conclusion Changes will take effect December 1stA central hub site will make it easier for listeners to find all network shows Upcoming shows and schedule The panel discussed upcoming shows and book selections for future panels. Details Macara: Announced next Ali and Macara’s Books on Sunday at 3:30pm Eastern discussing “Small Things Like These” by Claire KeeganAli: Mentioned Jim Tatti will appear on December 1st to discuss sports topicsMacara: Noted the December 26th Books Panel will cover “Canada” by Mike MyersSiena: Suggested “The Anatomy of a Con Artist” by Jonathan Walton for a future panelSiena: Announced the upcoming Techstravaganza workshop on December 3rd about changing screen reader pronunciations Conclusion “The Anatomy of a Con Artist” was selected for January’s panelThe hosts are seeking book suggestions for the remaining months of the new year Follow the Books Panel On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/books-panel/id1810901361 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2k8W4IQLgHgxqyDshZuar8?si=upOjdA68SHW-ajSuyOlY9g&nd=1&dlsi=ceb38dbda874450b On Audible: https://www.audible.ca/podcast/Books-Panel/B0F92X1Q8B?qid=1757778516&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=b278ed0a-c3b2-4491-808c-7cb2190a487c&pf_rd_r=Z42MGK66TE8ZT9QH33NF&plink=Dtrnf9ZCkbAy1vWd&pageLoadId=fVeu0PZlIY7CWM1x&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1 On iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-books-panel-279640240/ On Tunein: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Books-Panel-p4644216/ On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@bookspanel Like The Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579006388583 Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/themoosaslobodiannetwork.ca Join the Discord server: Please note: if the link does not work, please let us know, and we will send you a new link privately. https://discord.gg/PuAGpKCM Subscribe to the hub site so you never miss network updates and to learn more about all of the shows: http://www.themoosaslobodiannetwork.ca Send us an email: feedback@bookspanel.ca Looking for tips and tricks on using your favourite devices? Check out Techstravaganza: http://...
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