The Binary We Were Told to Protect

What if one of the strongest foundations of American patriarchy is the belief that there are only two acceptable ways to exist?

In this episode of The Revolution Resolution, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs examines the rigid gender binary and explores how narrow ideas about gender have been reinforced through culture, law, and social expectations. Drawing from Erased and reflecting on the work of Alok Vaid-Menon, this conversation considers why gender-expansive people are so often treated as threats—and what their visibility reveals about systems built on hierarchy.

This episode explores how restrictive categories limit everyone, not just those who live outside them, and why expanding our understanding of humanity creates possibilities for greater freedom, creativity, and connection.

Because liberation isn't only about changing institutions.

It's also about reclaiming the parts of ourselves we've been taught to hide.

If this episode resonates, share it with someone who has encouraged you to embrace a fuller version of yourself.