The Pursuit of Joy

Light Work by Dear Patriarchy

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Series 2, where we explore joy. We examine some of the reasons why women struggle to retain and engender joy in their lives and discuss how we personally feel joy is lost during the day as a working woman. We talk about the ways in which people and pressures can strip joy from daily life and what can be done to lighten your load and help to make space for the pursuit of joy as an integral and vital part of your personal journey.
- The May 2009 paper "The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness" by Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers.
- Anne Petherick's May 2016 article for The Guardian entitled "Gains in women’s rights haven't made women happier. Why is that?" which breaks down some of the reasons why women have struggled with happiness over the last four decades.
- Dr.Erin Leyba's April 2017 article for Working Mother entitled "10 Quick Joy Fixes for Weary Working Moms" whose contents and suggestions we discuss in the episode.
- Please check out our "Feminism 101" suggested reading list here if you're at a loose end for a great read from an incredible female author!
- Find out more about the amazing artists, Nubefy, behind the graphics we use here.