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Topic: Culture and societal norms

Culture and societal norms shape and constrain individual behaviors, often in ways that enable or conceal abuses of power.

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The podcast episodes illustrate how culture and societal norms can create a 'culture of silence' around abuse, as seen in the J-pop sexual abuse scandal, and how unlearning harmful norms from one's upbringing can be an important part of personal growth and achieving healthier relationships.

For example, the first episode 'Investigating the J-pop sexual abuse scandal' discusses how Japan's cultural norms and pressures discouraged people from speaking out against abuse, while the second episode 'Creating a Healthy Relationship (with Yourself) with Najwa Zebian' explores how the guest unlearned restrictive gender roles and developed self-worth to forge her own path.

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