Queer Misogyny Unmasked: Transformative Justice in Social Justice Circles
When our communities don't believe us or they see the problem and do nothing, where do we turn for help? The paradigm for treating abusers urgently needs to shift into one of transformative justice, providing them effective opportunities to heal, change and try to repair harm.
Ever felt that the communities advocating for social justice sometimes fall short of their own ideals? In this episode of 'A Stripper's Guide', host Leilah Feinstein takes a hard look at queer misogyny and the alarming trend of abuse-enabling within these very circles. Drawing from her article first published in the Boston Hassle, Leilah sheds light on the complex dynamics that allow such behavior to persist, even among groups that champion equality and justice.
She doesn't just point out the problems; she also offers practical resources for understanding abuser psychology and strategies for dismantling these harmful patterns. Leilah passionately argues for transformative justice, which goes beyond addressing individual conflicts to tackling the broader community conditions that normalize such abuse. This episode is a call to action for anyone committed to genuine social justice, providing valuable insights and tools to help break the cycles of abuse.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges you to rethink and reshape your approach to activism.