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    An exploration of Kelly Barnhill's powerful novel about women's transformation and the conspiracy of silence that tries to contain female power, connecting themes of resistance across literature.

    When Women Were Dragons: Breaking Silence, Claiming Power

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    “

    The power women are taught to fear in themselves is actually the key to liberation. The most revolutionary thing you can do might be as simple as believing another woman's story, sharing your own truth, or refusing to participate in systems that pit women against each other.

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    When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

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    1

    Opening and Welcome

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    0:48
    2

    Topic Introduction and Source Material Setup

    1:06
    1:26
    1:46
    2:04
    2:27
    2:45
    3

    The Architecture of Female Suppression

    2:59
    3:13
    3:27
    3:45
    4:02
    4:20
    4:39
    4:50
    4

    The Poison in the Water: Literal and Metaphorical Toxins

    5:06
    5:22
    5:40
    5:58
    6:15
    6:29
    6:45
    7:01
    5

    Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence

    7:11
    7:26
    7:40
    7:59
    8:12
    8:30
    4:39
    9:02
    6

    The Revolutionary Power of Female Solidarity

    9:14
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    9:44
    9:58
    10:13
    10:26
    10:42
    10:59
    11:08
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    The Intergenerational Nature of Resistance

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    12:32
    12:46
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    The Cost of Transformation

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    14:33
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    Memory, Language, and Reclaiming Narrative

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    Practical Applications and Listener Takeaways

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    18:43
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    Wrap-up and Closing Reflection

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