Topic: Aave

2 chapters across the catalog

63: We Are People 1
28:57 - 33:29

63: We Are People 1

Female Audacity, Toxic Femininity, and TikTok Trends

A clip from Lorette Lynn discusses "female audacity" as excessive confidence used to make bold life choices. The hosts debate whether this trait should be labeled "toxic femininity" and argue that young girls are being sexually radicalized through platforms like TikTok. They discuss the influence of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and how cultural trends like "twerking" are used to push social and political messages.

63: We Are People 1
55:18 - 1:03:11

63: We Are People 1

AAVE, Code Switching, and Cultural Mirroring

The hosts engage in a personal discussion about African American Vernacular English (AAVE), code-switching, and the human tendency to mirror others' behavior. They explore the awkwardness of cross-cultural social interactions and the "double consciousness" experienced by Black individuals in professional settings. The segment touches on how slang and linguistic styles are adopted across racial and generational lines.