Guest of the episode is Neo (they/them). Neo works as a freelance curator, podcaster, author, cultural mediator, researcher, creative director and artist in text and performance all around queer-feminist issues in Berlin and

In this episode, we analyze the patriarchy in a non-binary fashion. After we establish a ground definition of what encompasses 'the patriarchy' in our understanding, we are speaking how queer people and non-binary individuals form a resistance against patriarchal forces. By questioning the gender binary and its intrinsic connection with heteronormativity, we are discussing the potential of non-binary feminism to destabilize patriarchal gender hierarchies which rest upon the subjugation of women.

Neo adds to this by telling their personal experiences of being non-binary, AFAB (assigned female at birth) while being tomboy & femme-presenting. Contrary to accusations of some TERFS (trans-exclusive radical feminists) accusing femme non-binary AFAB individuals of "denying their womanhood", Neo explains how identifying as non-binary has helped them to rediscover their femininity outside of sexist gender roles.

As the last theme we are discussing how the patriarchy hurts not only FLINTA* people (Female, Lesbian, Inter*, Non-Binary*, Trans* & Agender), but also cis-men by imposing (often violent) expectations of masculinity onto boys and men. Therefore the fight against the patriarchy must be a fight against all forms of gender-based violence

Hope you enjoy this listen <3

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I am your host Béla Belissima, non-binary soul from Berlin on the journey to dismantle our cis-heteronormative world and look beyond all binaries. Re-writing our narratives and telling our own stories. Thanks for being here