Polyamory, Monogamy, and Patriarchy - Oh My: Breaking Down Stigmas and Getting Real About Relationships | With Rachael Purtell, PhD Candidate
Why does it matter so much to others how many partner's someone has?
Rachael Purtell is a PhD Candidate that focuses on consensual non-monogamy (CNM) stigma and research, monogamy and sexism/patriarchy, bi/pansexual erasure. Rachael also sees teaching as a form of activism and believes it can be transformative and that her critical reflection of her positionality as a white, cisgender woman—who continues to benefit from whiteness both inside and outside the academy—has helped her to leverage her privilege to challenge the pervasive dominant ideologies and discursive forms of violence within academia and organizations.
Main points from the show:
In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and its intersection with LGBTQIA+ communities. We talk about the statistics around CNM and discuss the lack of education and knowledge surrounding this topic, even among professionals in the field of sexuality and sexual orientation. Rachael noted the communication styles in CNM relationships and how jealousy is not only an issue in CNM dynamics but in other relationship dynamics as well. We discuss the stigma and barriers to healthcare for CNM communities and the lack of legal protections for marginalized communities. There is an intersection of monogamy and patriarchy and Rachael speaks to the disadvantages that women face in monogamous relationships.
Stay in touch with Rachael:
https://communicationstudies.wvu.edu/faculty-and-staff/ph-d-students/rachael-purtell
About the Host:
Paige Bond is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Creator of the Jealousy to Joy Journey. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease.
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