Paris Paloma: Patriarchy Is The Crack Running Through Our Lives

About this episode

<p>Paris Paloma has cemented herself as one of the most exciting new voices in music. Her breakout hit <em>Labour</em> became a global feminist anthem, giving millions of women a language for experiences they'd struggled to put into words. Now, after touring with Florence + The Machine and building a devoted worldwide fanbase, she's showing that the most powerful protest songs don't always have to shout.</p><p>In this episode, Paris joins Anita to talk about growing up rejecting traditional ideas of femininity and why she no longer identifies with the label of 'tomboy'. She opens up about living with OCD and her mental health, rejecting diet culture, and what it means to create art in a world that still judges women through the male gaze.</p><p>Together, Anita and Paris explore feminism, the rise of the manosphere and red-pill culture, the misogynistic backlash she's faced online, and why, despite writing songs fuelled by righteous anger, Paris believes softness can be one of the most radical forms of resistance.</p><p>This is a conversation about reclaiming womanhood, rejecting societal expectations, and finding strength without sacrificing tenderness.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning:</strong> This episode contains discussions about rape, sexual assault and sexual violence. We know these experiences can be difficult to hear about, so please listen in the way that feels right for you. If you need support, or if this episode raises concerns for you or someone you know, you'll find details of organisations that can help below.</p><p>Rape Crisis England &amp; Wales - 0808 500 2222 - <a href="http://rapecrisis.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rapecrisis.org.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>The Survivors Trust - 0808 801 0818 - <a href="http://thesurvivorstrust.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thesurvivorstrust.org</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, follow us at…</p><p>Anita - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsanitarani/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@itsanitarani</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Paris - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parispaloma/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@parispaloma</a></p><p>Subscribe on YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@itsanitarani" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@itsanitarani</a></p><br><p>And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <a href="mailto:hello@sistersofdefiance.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@sistersofdefiance.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Sisters of Defiance is nourished by Ancient &amp; Brave</p><p><a href="https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Presented by Anita Rani</p><p>Producer: Flossie Barratt</p><p>Technical Producer / Editor: Will Gibson Smith</p><p>Social Media Manager: Anna Richmond</p><p>Graphic Design: Sunny Formats</p><p>Sisters of Defiance is an Illuminaunty production.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>