EP34 Kristen Sollée: Cats as Slutty Witches - a podcast by Aliza Kelly

Aliza Kelly introduces her guest, Kristen Sollée. Author of Witches, Sluts, Feminists and — most recently — Cat Call, Kristen explains how her upbringing informed her career. Kristen explores how the female identity has been weaponized historically and the notion of the "witch" exists within the patriarchal system. At 8:20, Aliza and Kristen ponder whether the concept of the "witch" exists independently from institutions, or if it was ironically cultivated by the very structures who aspire to bring it down. At 14:00, Aliza and Kristen explore the difference between history and mythology and why these two are, ultimately, the same. At 15:23, Kristen unpacks the legend of the "Black Cat." At 22:20, we talk about how the "pussy hat" is a complicated symbol of well-intentioned, but potentially ill-informed feminism. At 24:30, they begin a conversation about the word "slut," and Aliza shares personal stories from her past surrounding this word. How can we reclaimed these words? Ultimately, empowerment is through dialogue and expression: A willingness to verbalize one's experiences and embrace the ability to change their mind.

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