What is Tanaland, the Imaginary Country Battling Misogyny?
About this episode
Imagine a virtual country where women come together to push back against misogyny and celebrate female empowerment. Born on French TikTok, Tanaland has captured the imagination of over 18 million women who envision a world free from patriarchy and judgment. Tanaland is a fictional, women-centered country that has emerged as a satirical safe haven, inspired partly by the 2023 Barbie film starring Margot Robbie, which promoted themes of gender equality and female empowerment. Where did the name come from? How are men reacting? Why does this trend matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? Why has purple become the colour of feminism? What is misogynoir? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast : 11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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