Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author.
Young women have been through turmoil over the last 50 years. With their entry into the workforce, emancipation from the kitchen and greater freedom and independence, you might think they have got everything they want out of life. But unfortunately, the reality may be less rosy.
Expect to learn why 40% of young adults say that marriage has outlived its usefulness, why younger generations see relationships in TV shows as an unnecessary addition, whether women are actually happy with the modern culture around sex, what the fallout of the MeToo movement has been, why young women are unhappier on average compared to previous generations and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is Marriage Still Useful?
(02:38) Society is Becoming More Prudish
(11:52) Young People’s Views on Sex in Movies
(15:05) Birth Control is Making Weak Men
(20:19) The Gen-Z Pushback Against Romance
(25:23) Is Patriarchy the Best System?
(27:54) How Culture Impacts Our Views of Sex
(33:00) Are Women Happier Now Than 70 Years Ago?
(43:55) 10 Years On From #MeToo
(55:20) Why Men Aren’t Approaching Women
(1:10:49) The Mental Health Crisis of Girls
(1:19:09) Do Pedophiles Need Sympathy?
(1:23:08) Why Women Support Body Positivity
(1:27:50) The Normalisation of Cosmetic Surgery
(1:38:14) Where to Find Louise
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