SIO75: Dr. Roberta Chevrette on Feminism and Gender Studies

SIO75: Dr. Roberta Chevrette on Feminism and Gender Studies

Author: seriouspod.com September 11, 2017 Duration: 58:02
Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to hellofresh.com and enter promo code seriouspod30 for $30 off your first week of deliveries! At long last, I finally have someone with expertise in the field of Gender Studies to ask about the Conceptual Penis Hoax and more! Dr. Roberta Chevrette completed her Ph.D in Communication and a graduate certificate in Gender Studies at Arizona State University in July 2016. She holds a BA in Anthropology and Women’s Studies from Sacramento State University. Here is Roberta's academic site: http://www.robertachevrette.com/ Also, Roberta will be playing her music at California Freethought Day in Sacramento! Here's one of her songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTQkUp6jzuw. Also check out the website for the event here. I will also be there, so I'll be excited to see you if you can make it! Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support us on Patreon at:  patreon.com/seriouspod Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com  

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