• Why Everything You Do—from makeup to parenting—is Political

  • Jan 6 2025
  • Length: 43 mins
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Why Everything You Do—from makeup to parenting—is Political

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  • Becky and Taina dive into the reality that everything is political. From the "boy mom" TikTok trend to the everyday choices we make as parents and consumers, they unpack the systemic forces that shape our lives and decisions. Together, they explore how privilege influences parenting, the ethics behind makeup and toys, and why small, intentional changes can create ripples of systemic change. This conversation challenges listeners to see the political implications of even the most mundane decisions and take actionable steps toward building a more equitable world.


    Discussed in This Episode

    • What "everything is political" really means
    • The "boy mom" TikTok trend and normalized violence in toys
    • White privilege and its influence on parenting decisions
    • How systemic racism shapes the way children of different races are raised
    • Gender norms in parenting and the erasure of non-binary identities
    • Ethical consumerism and the politics of makeup and toys
    • The challenges of parenting within systemic oppression
    • Strategies for raising socially conscious kids
    • Small, daily political choices that contribute to systemic change
    • The intersection of parenting and politics and its impact on society

    Resource Mentioned

    • Cheekbone Beauty
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