5. Women and What They Wear

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10/06/21 • 99 min

In this week's episode, we talk about what women wear and why they wear it, including how we’ve been judged for what we wear and how (and why) we’ve judged others. This is followed by what the media has been saying about women and clothing on a number of topics, including size, age, and more. Then we dip into some of the societal reasons behind these issues (cough, cough: the patriarchy and capitalism). Finally we address the impact that these judgements have on women in today's world.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois and Kimberly Fludd

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Sources:

Nevertheless, She Wore It, by Ann Shen

The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660–1900 by Barbara Burman

“Suddenly It’s Bare Season” by Guy Trebay for the New York Times

Follow the podcast:

Twitter: @BigRepPod

Instagram: @BigReputationsPod

Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois and Kimberly Fludd

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Sources:

Nevertheless, She Wore It, by Ann Shen

The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women’s Lives, 1660–1900 by Barbara Burman

“Suddenly It’s Bare Season” by Guy Trebay for the New York Times

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4. Regina George

In this episode, we’re doing something different. We’re going to talk about a fictional character: Regina Geroge from Mean Girls. We’re going to discuss her “mean-girl” facade and how other characters perceived her based on the image she portrayed and how she openly (or not so openly) treated them. And then we’re going to talk about some of the reasons she might have acted that way. Dig a little below the surface. Finally we’ll wrap up with our predictions for Regina “17 years later” (Harry Potter style, lol!... okay that was 19 years later, but you get the idea!)

Follow the podcast:

Twitter: @BigRepPod

Instagram: @BigReputationsPod

Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman
Why Do We Read This? Episode 13: Hedda Gabler, Tangled, and Mean Girls
A compelling blog post: “Regina George: A Case of Closetation and Compulsory Heterosexuality”

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6. Meghan Markle

In this week's episode, we go across the pod (and then come right back!) to discuss Meghan Markle, an American member of the British royal family and a former actress. And as we discover, she is also much more. We talk about her treatment from the media, the royal family, and more. Join us as we share a little about Markle beyond the tabloids and rumors and discuss where Markle is today and what she and her family are up to.

Follow the podcast:

Twitter: @BigRepPod

Instagram: @BigReputationsPod

Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/86669619

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Wallace

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca Salois

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Sources:

Prince Harry and Meghan: Truly, Madly, Deeply a documentary directed by Mark Radice
Harry and Meghan A Royal Engagement a documentary directed by Sally Norris
CBS Presents Oprah with Meghan and Harry
"72 Times Meghan Markle Has Broken Royal Protocol"