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Who Invented Gender? Amanda with ALOK

2026-08-18 · 82 min · 13 entities

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    evidence rules-v5
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  • mentioned Relationships concept
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  • discusses Society & Culture concept
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    evidence rules-v5
    Feed category: Society & Culture
  • discusses Education concept
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    evidence rules-v5
    Feed category: Education
  • discusses Self-Improvement concept
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    evidence rules-v5
    Feed category: Self-Improvement
  • discusses Relationships concept
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    ALOK

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  • mentioned Wecandohardthings⁠ website
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    Link in episode "Who Invented Gender? Amanda with ALOK": https://instagram.com/wecandohardthings%E2%81%A0
  • references Wecandohardthings⁠ website
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    Link in episode "Who Invented Gender? Amanda with ALOK": https://instagram.com/wecandohardthings%E2%81%A0
Episode description as stored
Who invented gender? Who decided the rules, wrote the script, and convinced us it was all just…nature? Amanda traces the wild history of how gender became a system we call “natural,” “biological,” and “just the way it is.” Then ALOK joins to help us see the game we’ve been playing without even knowing it—and imagine what becomes possible when we stop mistaking the rules for reality. Together, they discuss the history we’ve forgotten, the freedom we’ve been denied, and the beauty, weirdness, and possibility waiting for us outside the boxes. - Why pink was once for boys—and what that reveals about the “natural” rules of gender - How property, inheritance, religion, science, and power helped construct the gender binary - Why attacks on trans people are a threat to everyone’s freedom - The difference between fitting into the world and freely inventing your life - Why ALOK says we don’t need more great thinkers—we need great lovers For more ALOK on We Can Do Hard Things: 74. ALOK: What makes us beautiful? What makes us free? 75. ALOK: How do we interrupt trauma? How do we heal? 293. The One Question to Finally Let Go of Control with ALOK About ALOK: ALOK is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor whose work has captivated audiences in over 40 countries. You can catch them live on their EAT PRAY LEAVE world comedy tour. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on: Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠