The ban on Iranian women attending soccer games in stadiums is a clear example of gender discrimination, which is a central issue addressed in the episode.
Chicago's experiences as a woman artist and the challenges she faced in the male-dominated art world, including the backlash against 'The Dinner Party,' highlight the issue of gender discrimination in the arts.
Rita discusses the discrimination and prejudice she encountered as a woman in the legal profession, and how she overcame these obstacles through determination and principles.
The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics related to gender discrimination, highlighting the systemic challenges and barriers faced by women in various fields, including the legal profession, the arts, sports, and the workplace.
Several episodes, such as Salute to Women Inventors, Rita Rae, Lady Rae, lawyer and judge, and Judy Chicago, explore the historical and ongoing struggles of women to overcome gender discrimination and achieve recognition for their contributions, despite facing significant obstacles.
Other episodes, like State of North Carolina v. Joan Little and Episode 12: Patriarchy Impeached - Is this what justice looks like? The Catherine Claxton story, delve into the legal and institutional challenges that women, particularly those from marginalized communities, encounter in seeking justice and recourse for discrimination and abuse.
The episodes also touch on the manifestations of gender discrimination in other areas, such as media portrayals, as seen in the Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion episode, and the discussion of misandry in the The Bear vs. Man Meme is a Big Deal episode.