An icon of the ongoing feminist movement in the U.S., Gloria Allred is an attorney who has boldly sought justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault for over five decades. Gloria’s achievements and honors range far and wide – from media caricatures to being recently honored by the United Nations for her leadership in justice for sexual assault survivors. She is also the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the National Organization for Women and American Lawyer, a National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of the memoir Fight Back and Win. Gloria’s powerful documentary Seeing Allred is available on Netflix.
Here’s a glimpse of the episode:
- Empowering survivors of sexual violence
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How to shift rage and fear to get justice
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Choosing partners in law and life
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The DOJ’s egregious mishandling of the Epstein case
In this week’s episode…
The inimitable Gloria Allred walks us through key elements of how she helps victims and survivors of sexual assault fight for justice. She also talks about how powerful it is to be free from the yoke of needing to be liked, the egregious contexts in which women are criticized for not smiling, and her strategy of shifting fear from victims to perpetrators. Gloria further shares insights on diffusing conflict and making strategic choices in our fights for justice. We hope you enjoy!
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