Topic: Gender Theory

4 chapters across the catalog

Stern & Wrinkled
Episode 1557 1:31:55 - 1:37:40

1557: Stern & Wrinkled

Andrew Sullivan, Queer Theory and Children

Blogger Andrew Sullivan published a critique of how "queer theorists" have taken over the gay rights movement and are now targeting children in schools. Sullivan argues that the movement is attempting to abolish the sex binary by encouraging toddlers and kindergarteners to choose their own pronouns and gender identities. This shift is described as a departure from the original goals of gay and lesbian acceptance.

Gender Journey
Episode 1485 1:43:14 - 1:47:39

1485: Gender Journey

Critical Queer Theory and Academic Origins

An analysis of the origins of "Queer Theory" traces its roots back to the 1990s and the work of neo-Marxist thinkers like Herbert Marcuse. The discussion posits that Queer Studies has systematically supplanted traditional Women's Studies and Gay and Lesbian Studies in university curricula as part of a long-term ideological shift.

False Positive
Episode 1273 17:48 - 23:09

1273: False Positive

Black Lives Matter, Heteronormative Narrative, Nuclear Family

The Black Lives Matter organization's educational materials include principles that call for the rejection of a "heteronormative narrative" and the disruption of the Western-prescribed nuclear family. Critics argue these goals target the role of men in the community and seek to dismantle traditional patriarchal structures. The discussion links these ideological shifts to broader cultural changes regarding gender identity and sexual orientation.

Trained Marxist
Episode 1253 34:57 - 38:32

1253: Trained Marxist

Critical Theory, STEM, Gender Spectrum Debate

The "STEM is racist" movement is analyzed as a conflict between scientific reality and academic critical theory. Eric Weinstein argues that students in non-scientific fields like gender studies are incentivized to attack STEM because their ideological claims, such as sex being a spectrum, do not hold up to biological scrutiny. This creates a rift between activists and the scientific community.