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Episode 18: Beyond the Binary
FromThe Priestesses
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Length:
92 minutes
Released:
Oct 31, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
For an exploration of the gender binary in Paganism, Amanda and Jacob are joined by their friend and guest, Jess, who's a non-binary individual, solitary Pagan, and current UW student. In this episode: Gender pronouns, the problems of gender identity, the meaning of genderqueer, the power and problems with labels, the possibilities of non-binary Paganism, the gendered nature of deities and worship, how to craft inclusive rituals, trying to find a place in the community, the forms of deity, defining elements of pagan culture, being undefined, the stereotypes and ideals of masculinity and femininity, the rise of patriarchy, sacred gender roles, the evolution of Western cultures, how to broaden our Pagan experience, the power of acceptance in community, shaping the future, inclusivity and equity in community, the Jolly Green Giant, solitary vs. group challenges, building inclusive ritual spaces, the importance of communication, mystery traditions, scary animals, sex characteristics, the wisdom and complexity of nature, genderless seasonality, and (of course) more! Website: www.thepriestesses.com Email: thepriestesses@gmail.com Twitter: @ThePriestesses Facebook: The Priestesses Music: Rebecca E. Tripp (www.crystalechosound.com)
Released:
Oct 31, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (58)
Episode 1: The Priestesses Do Paganism: The Priestesses explore the questions: What is paganism? What are it's modern origins? Who qualifies as pagan? Are there commonalities in different forms of paganism? All this, and more. by The Priestesses