How Cars Became A Gendered Technology

This podcast episode explores the historical marketing strategies used by car manufacturers to target women, the challenges women faced in the early days of driving, the evolution of car culture and its impact on people's relationship with cars, Subaru's successful marketing strategy to the lesbian community, the changing relationship between young people and cars, the impact of traumatic loss on individuals, the potential health effects of living near toxic sites, the history and use of crash dummies, and the challenges women face when buying cars. The episode highlights the progress made in addressing gender disparities in the automotive industry while acknowledging the ongoing challenges and dangers of car culture.