We chat with Dr Kate Gilchrist, a feminist researcher, who had a very different take on the article. She shares her expertise, unpacking the cultural forces at play. She helps us understand how one article can attract so much attention in internet culture.

Plus, we speak to the very influencers who are part of the trend to get a fresh perspective on why they chose to react to the article.

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Here you can see how the influencers from this episode reacted to the trend: Jasmine’s Reel, Alexandra’s Reel, Ari’s Reel