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The Feminist Files

The Feminist Files
Queer Relationships
Sexual Exploitation
Domestic Abuse
Feminism
Gender Dynamics
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Emotional Intimacy
LGBTQ+ Representation In Media
Ukraine
Toxic Masculinity
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Education
Gendered Islamophobia
Black Feminism
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Misogyny
France
Human Rights
Sexual Expression
English Literature

Welcome to The Feminist Files!

Emerging from the University of Cambridge’s feminist collective, Gender Agenda, our student-run team digs deep into current feminist debates, talking with enthusiasts within the student body and those in the world of policy, academia and activism.

Our originality stems from our desire to democratise feminist discussion; we encourage our enthusiastic team to pursue an... more

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In this episode, Asha Metcalfe and Sophie Biancelli are joined by Dr Isabelle Higgins, a sociologist at the University of Cambridge, to discuss how online culture reflects and perpetuates systems of power and inequality. We explore how epistemic and ... more

Dans notre premier épisode en français, Astrid Carrasco et Helena Kondak s’entretiennent avec Perrine Lachenal, anthropologue chargée de recherche au CNRS et co-coordinatrice de l’axe thématique « Chantiers féministes » au Centre Norbert Elias. La ch... more

In this episode, Isobelle speaks to Elaine Banton, a barrister at 7BR Chambers specialising in employment, equality and discrimination. The discussion begins with a discussion of Elaine’s recent appellate success in the case Pal v Accenture. This cas... more

On today’s episode, Asha Metcalfe and Rosie Hillary speak to Sveto Muhammad Ishoq, a women’s rights advocate, TEDx Speaker, and social enterprise founder who works to empower Afghan women economically and amplify their voices on the global stage. We ... more

In this episode of The Feminist Files, Helena and Astrid are joined by Delphine O, the former French Ambassador and Secretary General of the 4th Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies.

They explored Delphine O's exceptional career trajectory as th... more

In this episode of The Feminist Files, Helena sits down with Dr Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou, President of GREVIO: the Council of Europe’s independent monitoring body for the Istanbul Convention.

As the leading mechanism ensuring that states uphold t... more

In this episode, Rosie Hillary and Sophie Biancelli are joined by Rida Fatima, an intersectional feminist writer currently working at the Asian University for Women. Together, they discuss both the Rohingya crisis and Taliban rule in Afghanistan from... more

In this episode, Isobelle Oppon is joined by Dr Elly Hanson, a clinical psychologist and research lead at Fully Human whose work and research focuses on reducing abuse, trauma and sexual exploitation. The Feminist Files also welcomes back Ella Perkin... more

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Perrine Lachenal
Anthropologue et co-auteure de Mazan, une anthropologie d'un procès pour viol
CNRS, Centre Norbert Elias, Axe thématique Chantier féministe
Episode: Affaire Gisèle Pélicot : une anthropologie de l'ordinaire avec Perrine Lachenal
Elaine Banton
Barrister at 7BR Chambers, specializing in employment, equality and discrimination
7BR Chambers
Episode: Endometriosis and Structural Discrimination in the Workplace with Elaine Banton
Sveto Muhammad Ishoq
Women's rights advocate, TEDx speaker, social enterprise founder
Chadari; Ayat; Development Bank in London
Episode: Reframing the Narrative: The Strength and Agency of Afghan Women with Sveto Muhammad Ishoq
Delphine O
former French ambassador and secretary general of the fourth conference on feminist foreign policies
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Episode: The survival of feminist diplomacy : An interview with Delphine O, former French ambassador for feminist diplomacy
Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou
President of GREVIO, independent expert body monitoring Istanbul Convention
GREVIO, Council of Europe
Episode: "Justice can become blind to truth when it does not consider emotions": Insights into GREVIO, the independent monitoring body of the Istanbul Convention
Zolal Habibi
Iranian human rights activist and prominent voice for justice, democracy and women's rights in Iran
Iranian human rights activism; NCRI Foreign Affairs Committee
Episode: Iran: Roots of Resistance
Eilis Boden
Second-year student involved in comedy and musical theatre in Cambridge
Cambridge (Footlights/Cambridge Theatre)
Episode: “Women Aren’t Funny!” and Other Myths: The Experience of Women in the Creative Industries
Jess Martins
Second-year Education student, independent musician, Cambridge Theatre performer
Cambridge Theatre, independent music
Episode: “Women Aren’t Funny!” and Other Myths: The Experience of Women in the Creative Industries
Kwaku Adomako
PhD student; Visiting Research Fellow; author of An Overwhelming Consensus
Center for Gender Studies, University of Lausanne; University of Cambridge (Visiting Research Fellow)
Episode: Heteronationalism: Sexual Politics in Ghana with Kwaku Adomako

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Astrid
Host of The Feminist Files; part of The Feminist Files team
Rosie
Co-host and host in multiple episodes; long-standing contributor
Asha
Co-host of The Feminist Files; staple host
Faith Cunningham
Host of Feminist Files; advocate with Gender Agenda Collective

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Iran: Roots of Resistance
Q: How should the international community respond to protect Iranian protesters without endorsing foreign intervention that could backfire?
Support for the Iranian people and their organized resistance is favored, while avoiding military intervention or appeasement, as foreign war is not seen as a route to democracy; instead, international recognition of the NCRI interim government and adherence to the 10-point plan are suggested as balanced approaches.
Iran: Roots of Resistance
Q: What role does the NCRI and Mariam Rajavi play in shaping the future of Iran according to the discussion?
The NCRI and Mariam Rajavi are presented as legitimate, long-term leaders in the resistance, offering a framework (the 10-point plan) that emphasizes people's sovereignty, rights, gender equality, and a democratic, non-nuclear Iran, with a view to uniting various ethnicities and forces toward a shared future.
Iran: Roots of Resistance
Q: Could you explain what people were protesting about originally in Iran and what set this uprising apart from previous ones?
The protests began over economic collapse and currency collapse, but quickly shifted to a comprehensive demand for regime change, with people organizing across universities and regions, showing clear leadership, and a willingness to defy the regime's brutality in a way not seen in earlier uprisings.
The survival of feminist diplomacy : An interview with Delphine O, former French ambassador for feminist diplomacy
Q: What is feminist diplomacy, and how do you define it?
Delphine explains that feminist foreign policy places gender equality and women's rights at the heart of a country's foreign policy, while acknowledging there is no single legal framework and that definitions vary by country.
"Justice can become blind to truth when it does not consider emotions": Insights into GREVIO, the independent monitoring body of the Istanbul Convention
Q: What is the importance of training the judiciary in relation to violence against women?
Training is crucial because it helps judges understand gender dynamics and the lived experiences of victims, reducing bias and promoting independent, well-informed decision-making that better protects victims and upholds justice.

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What is The Feminist Files about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show explores contemporary feminist debates by bringing in scholars, policy experts, activists, and students who are actively shaping gender justice. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth discussions of domestic violence, sexual exploitation, gender and sports, online safety, pedagogy, media representation, and the politics of education. Guests range from university researchers and legal analysts to organizers and policy advocates, often tying scholarly insights to real-world policy change and social movements. The format tends to blend rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how feminist theory translates into practice, law, and everyday life. A notable pattern is t... more

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2. Elaine Banton
3. Sveto Muhammad Ishoq
4. Delphine O
5. Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou
6. Zolal Habibi
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