One of the most popular age-old trends in the media is the “Damsel in Distress” trope. In short, this archetype is a recurring narrative device in which a woman who is in some kind of danger is ‘rescued’ by a male hero. It teaches girls that they are weak, violable, easily disposable, and incapable of being viewed as autonomous beings with their own independent wills. This ideal is something that is ingrained in us right from the very beginning. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into what this looks like in our own lives.   -  The SPEAK! podcast is one of the many initiatives of Champions of Change UTM. To learn more about our work, visit https://www.championsofchangeutm.com/ Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/championsofchangeutm/TikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@championsofchangeutmLinkedIn // https://www.linkedin.com/company/champions-of-change-utm/Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/championsofchangeutm/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/championsofchangeutm/message