The Story of Gossip: Why Gossip is Essential to the Survival of Women | Her Story is Our Story

What if gossip isn’t just idle chatter, but a powerful tool for women’s survival? In this video we’ll explore how gossip evolved from a term meaning “close female friend” to a pastime condemned by society. Starting with the Goddess Pheme, I’ll trace the origins of gossip and discuss why it’s a language that deserves to be reclaimed by women as a source of education, empowerment, and protection.

*FYI the only Dave I know is my Dad’s best friend and he’s a nice guy haha 😂

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On Our Best Behaviour: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen: https://amzn.to/3Cv1gHe
Witches, Witch-Hunting, and Women by Silvia Federici: https://amzn.to/3YBBDvU
The Heroine with 1001 Faces by Maria Tatar: https://amzn.to/48FYNG9

🌸 Timestamps

0:00 intro
1:27 Goddess Pheme
3:20 Origins of Gossip
7:36 The Importance of Gossip

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