Book · 2021

Occult Feminism: the Secret History of Women's Liberation

by Rachel Wilson · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

Occult Feminism: the Secret History of Women's Liberation by Rachel Wilson is a critical historical examination of the hidden ideological currents and historical forces that shaped the modern women's liberation movement. Rachel Wilson appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss the volume, detailing its focus on the hidden history of the feminist movement. During the same episode, Joe Rogan recommended the book directly to listeners, urging his audience to purchase and read it. In addition to discussing her own work, Wilson referenced a related text by her friend Aaron Clary, which analyzes what he terms a female-based economy characterized by consumer-driven dynamics. The discussion on the podcast highlighted how cultural transformations and economic structures intersect with historical ideologies. Through these mentions, the conversation explored alternative perspectives on social movements and economic shifts, providing listeners with a window into unconventional historical narratives regarding gender, consumerism, and societal organization.

Who recommended it

Rachel Wilson — 2 mentions
Discussed
“And it is the occult feminism, the secret history of women's liberation.”
Discussed
“I have a friend named Aaron Clary who wrote a book about the about this. um it's an analysis of what he calls a female-based economy where it's more consumer-driven.”
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
Recommended
“Um, occult feminism, the secret history of women's liberation. Rachel Wilson, go get it.”

Also mentioned in the same episodes

Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Own book
“history of women's Liberation which you can find on Amazon and I have my own little YouTube channel it's just my name Rachel Wilson”