Topic: Feminism

The hosts explore why father's rights activism lacks the social momentum of movements like feminism or the Me Too movement. They compare the current social acceptance of fatherless homes to past norms like smoking on airplanes, suggesting that society needs to reach a tipping point where denying a child access to a parent is viewed as horrific. They note that men are often less likely to define themselves publicly as "dad activists" compared to other forms of social identity.

The hosts discuss teaching children about feminism and social values by intentionally dropping non-feminist or controversial comments to see if their children challenge them. This method is presented as a way to ensure children are comfortable standing up for their beliefs and recognizing normal behavior.

Following a previous discussion with men and women, the hosts clarify the definition of feminism as the principle of equal rights between sexes. They discuss teaching children about the gender pay gap and criticize how the term has been hijacked by extreme online rhetoric.

Host Jonnie Jensen introduces a special "Expert Hangout" edition of the Team Super Dad podcast. The session is prompted by the recent abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, which sparked intense online conversations regarding women's safety and male attitudes. Jensen notes that some potential guests were too upset to participate, highlighting the gravity of the subject matter.

The hosts announce an upcoming special episode featuring Liz Evanden and Joe Baldwin Trot to discuss the societal fallout of the Sarah Everard case. They define feminism as a pursuit of total equality in both domestic roles and professional rights, rather than a movement for female superiority. The segment emphasizes the importance of men listening to women's lived experiences regarding safety and the "unknown unknowns" of gender-based fear.

The discussion turns to the tragic murder of Sarah Everard in the UK and the resulting national conversation about women's safety. They discuss Davina McCall's controversial tweet regarding fear-mongering and men's mental health. The hosts explore the nuance of how men feel defensive when "all men" are characterized as dangerous, while acknowledging the horrific reality of violence and the need for men to call out bad behavior among peers.