ep. 188: Naked Protests
From #FreetheNipple to Naked Athena, public nudity is likely THE oldest, most widespread form of protest. Unladylike intern Anuli Ononye investigates why naked and topless protests remain so popular and pop culturally appealing today. Then, she assesses the complex powers and perils of defiant disrobing with Cornell University professor Naminata Diabate, author of the award-winning book Naked Agency: Genital Cursing and Biopolitics in Africa.
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Dr. Naminata Diabate: Twitter | research | Naked Agency
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