The View From A Broad
Hi welcome to The View From A Broad. I'm Teresa Norton and this podcast dives into my past, revisiting columns I wrote for the South China Morning Post between 1993 and 2000 during my 40 years living in Hong Kong.
These often funny, sometimes tender, occasionally provocative musings cover everything from marriage and working motherhood, to national identity and global events. As a weekly columnist I aimed to capture the quirks of human interactions, carve up a few sacred cows and tell it like it is... but did I? In the 30 years since those columns were written much has changed and... so have I.
In each episode I read a column and talk to a guest about how the piece stands up today - what still rings true and what feels out of sync with today’s world. They then share a true story from their past that's been unearthed by something in the column.
The result is an engaging and honest conversation about the evolution of social norms, culture and humor, re-examining the past through the lens of today’s values.
By looking back with compassion and curiosity, my hope is that The View From A Broad encourages reflection on how our perspectives have changed... or not... and why.
The View From A Broad
A Dirty Prospect For Women | Teresa Talks to Vaudine England
In this episode of The View From A Broad, Teresa revisits a past column with guest Vaudine England, and agonizes over a song title she used 30 years ago to make her point about gender inequality. Author and historian Vaudine discusses the evolution of language, gender roles, and women's rights over the past three decades, discussing the impact of historical perspectives on current issues, the complexities of social experiments, and the ongoing struggles for women's rights globally.
In this lively conversation, Vaudine England discusses her book 'Fortune's Bazaar: The Making of Hong Kong,' exploring the complex demographics and historical narratives of Hong Kong. She highlights the often-overlooked contributions of diverse families and the significant role of women in shaping the city's history and the importance of recognizing and honoring the stories of women throughout history.
To get Vaudine's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fortunes-Bazaar/Vaudine-England/9781982184513
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