Thanks to fearmongering and misinformation, being a feminist nowadays comes with all kinds of political baggage that leaves many running away from this label. But put quite simply, a feminist includes anyone who supports equal rights for women. So if you believe that you or the women in your life should have equal rights to a man, then congratulations, you’re a feminist!
Viewing ADHD through a feminist lens allows us to see how gender factors into our experiences, from diagnosis and treatment to ongoing impact. Feminism allows us to question gendered expectations, to see them as social constructions that bear no basis in reality, to stop conflating them with virtue, and to start embracing our uniqueness.
Women with ADHD have so many gifts to offer, the problem is we cannot recognize and celebrate those gifts without a more level playing field. Join me this episode as I take a closer look at the impacts of inequality on ADHD women and explore some ways to level out the playing field and start taking on more roles that generate positive emotions and self-worth.
Resources:
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/saving-normal-allen-frances?variant=40974806155298
https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/558415/gender-and-our-brains-by-gina-rippon/
https://www.everodsky.com/fair-play
https://drgailsaltz.com/books/
Mastering Your ADHD Brain Means Learning How to Trust Yourself
Timestamps
10:2 - Episode 230: Exploring ADHD as a Feminist Issue with Tracy Otsuka
02:51 - Topic: ADHD is a Feminist Issue - Featuring Tracy Otsuka
04:35 - Tiffany McIntosh's Story: Overcoming the Fear of Being Too Much
06:53 - Exploring the Impact of Feminism on Women with ADHD
09:01 - Exploring Gender Inequality in ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
11:46 - Exploring the History of Mental Illness and Its Impact on Society
17:55 - Exploring the Impact of Gender on ADHD: A Conversation with Tracy Otsuka
20:00 - "Exploring the Impact of Gender on ADHD: A Discussion with Dr. Tracy Otsuka"
21:56 - Exploring the Gender Data Gap in Women's Health and Its Impact on Medication Effectiveness
27:45 - Topic: Gender Inequality in ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
29:33 - "Exploring the Impact of Gender on ADHD: A Conversation with Tracy Otsuka"
31:30 - Discussion on Gender Stereotypes and ADHD in Women
34:21 - Conversation on the Impact of Internalized Feelings of Guilt on Women's Ability to Seek Help
35:33 - Discussion on the Benefits of Having Help for Full-Time Stay-at-Home Parents
39:48 - Exploring the Consequences of Struggling with Organization and Planning for Women
40:45 - Exploring the Impact of Gender Expectations on Women with ADHD
42:30 - "Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Women with ADHD: A Conversation with Tracy Otsuka"
