What happens when a society stops seeing women as fully human and begins seeing them only for what they can provide?

In this episode of What Was She Thinking?, we discuss The Testaments and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and explore why the world of Gilead continues to resonate today.

We examine how power, fear, religion, and indoctrination shape society, the role women play in both resisting and supporting oppressive systems, and how cultural expectations influence the way we think about womanhood, marriage, fertility, and freedom. From Aunt Lydia's origin story to Agnes and Daisy's journeys through Gilead, we discuss the dangers of authoritarianism and the importance of questioning the systems we inherit.

Join us as we unpack Atwood's cautionary tale and ask: Could some of th ...