men's obsession with women's “purity” and innocence + let’s talk about privilege [poor things review]

Become a Paid Subscriber and get Uninterrupted Episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manifestelle/subscribe Get the SGSG hoodie: https://shopisla.co Subscribe to the Weekly ManifesTEA Newsletter: https://manifestelle.substack.com Follow me on IG and Tiktok: manifestelle In this episode, Elle discusses the detrimental societal obsession men have with women's innocence and 'purity', and the implications of this objectification. She encourages women not to internalize these harmful narratives. Elle highlights the liberating effect of financial privilege and education, exemplified through the character of Bella in Poor Things, who outgrows her less appealing partner as she becomes older and more educated. She stresses the importance of both financial stability and education, and advises listeners to seek alternative forms of education if traditional paths may lead to financial disadvantage. Elle also talks about how money AND education are a girl’s best friend… and okay maybe diamonds… but money AND education FIRST!