Welcome to a episode where we explore Nur Anisah Abdullah's groundbreaking research paper, 'Feminizing Futures,' published in the Journal of Futures Studies. This essential work dives deep into how contemporary futurists define and integrate feminism into their professional practice.
In this discussion, we'll uncover:
- The diverse perspectives of eleven futurists on what feminism means to them and why they embrace it, responding to Ivana Milojević's "The Hesitant Feminist's Guide to the Future".
- Their critiques of patriarchal systems and the drive for a more holistic, systemic change that extends beyond traditional gender issues to include cultural recognition and the dismantling of oppressive structures.
- The challenges these futurists face, addressing individual, societal, and systemic barriers such as exclusion, marginalisation, systemic inequality, and the dominance of traditional perspectives. We'll also examine how these challenges are understood through Causal Layered Analysis (CLA), identifying associated systemic causes like patriarchy, Western-centric narratives, and capitalist worldviews.
- Transformative visions for the future, illuminated by powerful metaphors that describe both current realities—such as "Echo Chamber of Dominant Voices" and "The Walled Garden"—and aspirations for change, including "Listening Wildflower Beds" and "Handing Over The Compass".
Tune in to understand how 'Feminizing Futures' marks a crucial dialogue between feminism and futures studies, advocating for a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate future that prioritizes diverse voices and systemic transformation.
Ref:
Nur Anisah Abdullah. (n.d.). Feminizing Futures. Journal of Futures Studies. https://doi.org/10.6531/JFS.202503_29(3).0006
