8.4 Breaking Barriers with Gina Martin: Unravelling Gender, Shattering Patriarchy, and Leading Change

Saturn Returns with Caggie

Caggie Dunlop

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement

4.8 • 892 Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2023

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

In this thought-provoking episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Gina Martin, a passionate author and activist who made headlines with her successful mission to criminalise upskirting. However, this conversation goes far beyond one achievement, delving into the core issues that drive Gina's advocacy for gender equality. Gina shares the inspiring story of her relentless campaign to criminalise upskirting, shedding light on the pervasive issue of disrespectful behaviour that had long gone unaddressed. The conversation delves deep into the origins of patriarchy and how it was historically constructed to control women, perpetuating gender inequalities that persist today. Gina passionately addresses the need for a fundamental shift in how we raise young men and emphasises the importance of educating them about gender inequality. Gina's journey and insights are a powerful testament to the impact one person can have when they challenge societal norms and fight for justice. This episode invites us to question the status quo, challenge the roots of patriarchy, and actively engage in reshaping a world where equality knows no bounds. Order Gina's book 'No Offence But..." here. You can find Gina at her website or Instagram. --- Follow or subscribe to "Saturn Returns" for future episodes, where we explore the transformative impact of Saturn's return with inspiring guests and thought-provoking discussions. Follow Caggie Dunlop on Instagram to stay updated on her personal journey and you can find Saturn Returns on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. Order the Saturn Returns Book. Join our community newsletter here. Find all things Saturn Returns, offerings and more here.

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0:00.0	Hello everyone and welcome to Saturn Returns with me Kaggi Dunlop.
0:07.0	This is a podcast that aims to bring clarity during transitional times where there can be confusion and doubt.
0:15.0	Today I am joined by author and activist Gina Martin,
0:20.0	who made headlines with her successful mission to criminalise upskirting. I didn't know what to expect with this conversation with Gina, but she kind of blew my mind to be honest. I really really it's one of the things with doing this show that I have the privilege of talking to these incredible people that are just making such wonderful change in the world and Jean is definitely one of them.
0:46.4	So some of the subjects that we explore and she speaks so articulately about them
0:52.0	is sort of unraveling patriarchy and exploring the historical origins of
0:56.8	patriarchy and its impact on gender inequalities today.
1:02.2	And it's one of those things that I think the term or the word gets used a lot, but we don't necessarily truly know where it stems from, what it means, and we also explore misogyny which kind of
1:17.3	very much ties into that and how we can navigate these oppressive systems.
1:25.0	Gina offers her insights on how women grapple with multiple oppressive systems in society
1:31.0	and what we can do to create real change and encouraging men to actively learn
1:38.3	about gender equality and drive meaningful transformation and how important that is to create spaces for them to do so.
1:47.0	I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation with Gina. Hello and welcome.
1:57.0	Thank you so much for having me.
2:00.0	This is very exciting because me and my friend arranged to get Saturn tattoos when
2:06.7	we were listening to a podcast a lot yeah and we were going through our Saturn
2:09.9	return. No I am so so do I can I say that I play a part?
2:15.0	Yes, yeah.
2:17.0	You know for me and my friend Zoe, you were obsessed.
2:19.0	We were like send episodes to each other and listen to episodes together from Australia's UK.
2:23.2	Yeah.
2:24.2	Oh my God, I had no idea that you even knew we existed.
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