What William Costello has said about Feminism
1 quote · 1 episode · Sep 19, 2026
William Costello, Irish psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology, has been quoted on Feminism once in 1 episode of Modern Wisdom, most recently on September 19, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Costello argued that self-sexualization is judged as empowering or not depending on whether the woman belongs to the critics' political in-group.
“the very same act of self-sexualization can be seen as empowering if it's the right person in the in-group in your tribe”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 5:41
Episodes
Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152Modern Wisdom · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 h 8 min
Chris Williamson and evolutionary psychologist William Costello examine the backlash to Sydney Sweeney's Novig sports betting ad and why women in particular criticise her.
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