Why Can’t Women Be Smart AND Sexy at the SAME Time? Deconstructing Gender Norms

In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss whether or not “smart is sexy” and the ways in which women are often encouraged (in our society) to appear smaller, less educated, less capable, or less powerful in order to be more attractive. Margo and Tashira both share stories from their past when they felt pressure to dim their lights in order to make others feel more comfortable…

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