Apr 7, 2022
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Humanitarian Entrepreneur podcast! My guest today is Bethany Gum. Bethany is a researcher, writer, teacher, and consultant. She focuses on educational inclusion projects, representing marginalized communities, and dismantling discriminatory practices throughout the globe.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The challenges of moving to Vietnam and acclimating to a new culture
- The importance of lived experiences on our worldviews
- The dangers of glamourizing postcolonialism
- And more!
Thanks for listening and please enjoy my conversation with Bethany. And don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you’re listening. Every review really helps!
In This Episode:
[01:17] - Bethany introduces herself and reveals what led her to the field of feminism, diversity, and inclusion.
[03:29] - Lived experiences can help shape our identities. Bethany explains how this mindset shaped her perspective.
[04:30] - Earning a Master’s in Gender Studies in Europe helped Bethany theorize the things she had done as a teacher in Vietnam.
[05:50] - Bethany discusses the social work she’s doing in the UK today and how the Black Lives Matter protests influenced this path.
[07:03] - How to become an anti-racist ally, according to Bethany.
[08:34] - Culture and personal experiences can impact our worldviews, and we learn how to better listen to others.
[11:11] - Bethany reflects on a book by Sara Ahmed, Living A Feminist Life.
[13:35] - These are the misconceptions about postcolonialism and inclusion that Bethany believes we should know.
[15:10] - Would introducing new terms into our vernacular help make people more aware of the dangers of postcolonialism?
[17:20] - Glamourizing postcolonialism is a dangerous path to walk down.
[19:12] - What would Bethany say to those that are critical about teaching Critical Race Theory in schools?
[22:07] - Bethany confronts how traveling and feeling safe is a privilege.
[23:20] - Bethany shares her book recommendations for us.
Resources:
Website - Humanitarian Entrepreneur
Instagram - Humanitarian Entrepreneur
Book - Living A Feminist Life, By Sara Ahmed
Book - The Face Of War, By Martha Gellhorn
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