390. Raising Empowered Girls in a Sexist World with Jo-Ann Finkelstein

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Raising strong, confident girls in today’s world isn’t always easy, and this episode is here to help. Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein chats with Dr. Emily Edlynn about her book, Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World, and dives into how we can support girls as they face things like cultural pressures, objectification, and the subtle sexism that still lingers.

They share real, practical tips on helping girls think critically, find their voices, and navigate the media they’re exposed to. If you’re a parent, caregiver, or just someone who wants to make a positive difference, this conversation is full of valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

Listen and Learn:

• Exploring the inspiration behind Sexism and Sensibility
• How societal norms shape women's voices and learn how Jo-Ann’s book helps shift the narrative
• Progress and pitfalls: The dualities of feminism and girls' empowerment in modern culture
• How beauty culture, Eurocentric ideals, and self-objectification steal women’s power and potential
• A parental guide to empowering your kids to combat self-objectification
• The social dynamics that shape girls' voices and confidence, and why it's crucial for parents to intervene
• How can fathers empower their daughters to speak up while protecting them from societal biases?

Resources:

• Book: Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593581162
• Website: https://www.joannfinkelstein.com/
• Substack: https://joannfinkelstein.substack.com/
• Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joannfinkelstein.phd
• Connect on X: https://x.com/finkeljo?lang=en
• Connect on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100086974203277/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannfinkelstein.phd/

About Jo-Ann Finkelstein:

Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the author of Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World. She was educated at Harvard University and Northwestern University and now maintains a private clinical practice. An expert blogger for Psychology Today, her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Harvard Business Review, Oprah Daily, and CNN, among others. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Ms., Your Teen, and other publications. Dr. Finkelstein serves on the Advisory Board for Stop Sexual Assault in Schools. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

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