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Cornell student’s podcast explores women in economy
Singh aims to scrutinize the economic choices and positions of women, seeking to understand why women's roles remain subordinate to men's in many aspects of the economy.
Arundhati Singh / Image- Cornell University | The College of Arts & Sciences
A podcast run by an Indian-origin doctoral student at Cornell University explores the intersection of feminist philosophy and economics.
As part of her graduate project, Arundhati Singh launched the Pinkonomics Podcast in response to her frustration with the scarcity of resources on this topic.The podcast, now four episodes in, raises questions about household inequality, the gendered division of labor, wage gaps, and the disparity in venture funding between male and female businesses.
The Pinkonomics Podcast by philosophy doctoral student Arundhati Singh explores “the economics of womanhood with perspectives from philosophy, economics, sociology, and law," making both philosophy and economics more accessible to listeners. https://t.co/6p1gVAy7vb pic.twitter.com/q8KgxyKDxT
— CornellArts&Sciences (@CornellCAS) July 5, 2024
It delves into diverse topics including game theory, bargaining models, and the economics of sexual violence and thinness. Singh aims to scrutinize the economic choices and positions of women, seeking to understand why women's roles remain subordinate to men's in many aspects of the economy.
“The economy is a system with agents who deal in power,” Singh explained in an interview published by the university. “I want to examine the choices of women in the economy and explore why the position of women is still subordinate to that of men.” Her approach incorporates game theory and logic to strategize how women can navigate and advance within the economic system.
Singh, whose primary research focus is ancient philosophy, particularly Plato,has a broad array of interests including linguistics, law, and game theory. Through the podcast, she aims to make both philosophy and economics more accessible, emphasizing that economics involves everyday decisions women make regarding time and money.
Episodes are released weekly over the summer, with Singh planning to reassess the project’s future in the fall. “I want to start a conversation,” she said, “which might continue if it’s something people are interested in. I certainly can’t cover everything I want this summer.”
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