Anna Funder on erasure and the patriarchy

We’re back with another amazing episode! Our guest this week is Anna Funder, an incredible Australian writer whose books Stasiland and All That I Am are prize winning international best sellers. Her most recent work, Wifedom, is an exploration of Eileen O'Shaughnessy, George Orwell's first wife who was almost successfully erased from history - until now. Anna shares her inspiration for the book, reflecting on her own experiences within a seemingly egalitarian marriage as she unravels the intricacies of patriarchy, a system deeply embedded in language and societal norms. We explore the complexities of gender dynamics, the invisible labor of women, and the need for accurate language to dismantle patriarchal structures so that we can foster a deeper understanding for envisioning new possibilities and emergent futures.Books mentioned:Wifedom by Anna FunderStasiland by Anna FunderAll That I Am by Anna FunderStravinsky's Lunch by Drusilla ModjeskaThe Complete Works of George Orwell by Peter DavidsonAnimal Farm by George Orwell1984 by George OrwellWant to turn this wisdom into action? Visit:Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and EmpathySmall Giants Academy - Interconnected LeaderAnd finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by Audiocraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.