Episode 8: Sexism and intersectionality

In this episode, the theme is intersectionality and why lived experiences need to be taken seriously.

To talk about that, Trine Askholm have asked Professor Sara-Louise Muhr to join her in the studio once again. And this time they have invited consultant and advisor Thandi Dyani to join.

As a listener, you will be able to hear a conversation about racism and discrimination, and how Thandi Dyani has been shifting people’s mindset with her work.

The interview circles around questions on ‘hygge’ discrimination and why it is important to say out loud if you have behaved racist. Have you ever behaved racist and felt embarrassed, listen to the words of the two experts here. Sara-Louise Muhr gives a definition on intersectionality for the listerners. We elaborate on why it is important for us to have a term like intersectionality.

In this episode, you will also hear personal stories from both the guest and the host, who share stories that can be difficult to say out loud.

Finally, we cover two stories from the book; two vignettes within the theme of intersectionality, myths and jokes.

Guests: Thandi Dyani, consultant and advisor and Professor Sara Louise Muhr from Copenhagen Business School

Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

Om Podcasten

This podcast series puts spotlight on knovledge about sexism as a way to contribute to the fight against sexism and sexist abuse in the university world.

Listeners are introduced to researchers and other leading sexism experts. They discuss awareness of sexism, boosting the work to prevent it and other sexist violations in working life – both within the academic workspace and outside.

The podcast is built on the e-book “Sexism in Danish Higher Education and Research” publised in 2020 by a group of researchers from Roskilde University (RUC), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Copenhagen University (KU.

Listening to this podcast, you will learn about sexism. You will gain insight into the reasons why sexism can thrive in academic organizations and knowledge of how sexism affects the individual as well as the workplace.

You will be presented with examples on how managers can prevent sexism and deal with it when it occurs.

The podcast is sponsored by Roskilde University (RUC), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Copenhagen University (KU).

Producer and host: Trine Askholm

Editor and producer: Freia Dam

Link to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/