Feminist Fridays #84: Sexy Sarees, Strongmen Politicians and Satyabhama

Sharmilla Ganesan, Producer/ Presenter BFM89.9

02-Nov-18 15:00

Feminist Fridays #84: Sexy Sarees, Strongmen Politicians and Satyabhama

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On this week's episode, we discuss a range of things, from how sarees should be tied (must everything be sexy?), to the rise of misogynistic leaders and the influence said leaders can have on society, before ending with the story about Satyabhama's role in the downfall of Narakasura.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: Fashion, Politics, Social Issues, History, People and Places, Education

Tags: feminism, feminist fridays, the bigger picture, live and learn, sarees, sexism, Satyabhama,

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