The New East Asian Studies Podcasts in the Age of AI
Sexualities and Power explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and politics through the lens of historical and cultural narratives. Drawing on seminal works like Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality and Afsaneh Najmabadi's Women with Mustaches and Men without Beards, this podcast challenges simplistic notions of repression, modernity, and identity. Delve into topics like the "repressive hypothesis," the rise of sexual discourses, and the role of gender in shaping Iranian modernity. Through nuanced discussions, we illuminate how power operates in personal and societal contexts, offering fresh insights into the dynamics of gender, beauty, education, and citizenship across diverse historical landscapes.