Kay meets... Germaine Greer

Germaine Greer talks to Kay Burley about why she's opposed to the #MeToo movement, and life beyond the menopause.
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[@Leila2023_]

i love her and am quite sad that she's getting old because when she goes there's no one else like her who can do what she does or say what she says

[@patty-pat-pat]

we can literally read her books

[@francieleone]

People are so disrespectful to Germaine Greer. It’s sickening

[@louiseparker1915]

Did I just imagine the female voiceover at the end of the interview, covering up a remark by Germaine that clearly was a denunciation of Thatcher's lack of support for women?

[@FarhanAmin1994]

Yes, that did happen. So irritating!

[@Leila2023_]

i think she was saying - would we want to support her just because she was a woman. they covered it up

[@visualbrain5810]

Greer does not seek equality but freedom... which is wise. And she agrees there is a price to pay.

[@antoninagaras7894]

I like this Lady..she's very sharp. 😊

[@rosehanora8426]

@@antoninagaras7894 Agreed 💯

[@davebuchan81]

I really like Germaine Greer. I don't agree with everything she says, of course - but I'm willing to acknowledge that I don't agree with everything I've said either! I'm sure some of the things she has said are up for discussion haha. Anyway, very intelligent person, good sense of humour and a really mischievous sense of fun backed up with a steely sense of dignity. Reminds me of my mother.

[@mikestepp9403]

I agree. What I like about Greer is even though she's a feminist she doesn't hate men she still respect them. Other women could learn a lot from just that alone

[@lumyb9064]

@@mikestepp9403 There are a lot of women that do though. A lot are aware of the work, efforts and sacrifices of the men around them and do not carry grudge or a vindictive attitude, because there are some black sheep in the male community, just like there are in the female one. However internet and media only keep the spotlight on absolute idiots, i mean cmon obese people talk about how obesity should be seen, mentally ill people talk about how they should be treated and perceived, free speech started getting people into jail and actual professionals and studies are being witch hunted and shut down. I think people are acting just like in medieval times, following the loudest, stupidest people in the room, feeling attacked by constant shocking news about how somebody somewhere is trying to hurt them and going through mass hysteria and denying and trying to shut down science and facts. With this being said, we as a species are not evolving, we are not stagnating, but we are sinking.

[@gdaymates431]

Your mum sounds great. Thanks for this comment. It was a lovely read.

[@audreymaclelland3995]

Kay is such an intellectual lightweight. She’s so embarrassing!

[@violeta8626]

@@mikestepp9403 feminism has nothing to do with hating men

[@CNoone-mc8dn]

Kay Burley is a bully ... except when she knows she can’t get away with it. She knew better than to mess with Germaine. The most polite I’ve ever seen her!

[@davidprince1138]

She did throw some of the current feminist tropes out, for which most people know better. The BBC interviewers all seem to be a sniping, stabbing insects looking to get in as many jabs as possible.

[@roberttaylor6075]

And now she has been kicked off the news for having a party with her friends during lock down hypocrite she is.

[@jsheekey1]

True cant stand her!

[@user-rd5wj2mm8n]

An intellectual of epic proportions. Always challenging ideas/values.

[@daw162]

She is consistent and steady, confident - all the time, direct, clear....incredible.

[@ceecee6679]

A true feminist that doesn't like or want that label. I see her as a strong, relevant, incredible human.

[@nateg9770]

I love this woman. she is a real woman

[@fancysfolly554]

Nate G I agree...I remember reading her books as a young woman in he 70s...she’s brilliant and courageous...

[@edwardgeorge4881]

Nate G, she stuffed up two generations, now she's lost it!!

[@edwardgeorge4881]

Fancy’s Folly, she's a whinging feminist, glorifying crap!

[@edwardgeorge4881]

She wouldn't give her husband breakfast in bed; how is that being a real-woman?

[@audreymaclelland3995]

Kay Burley is so shallow.

[@maiaydinan5820]

There's something wrong with the audio at 22:41, it seems like the audio's been overwritten, I can't make out what's being said

[@nick-her9275]

Just as she talked about margret that he’s

[@sylviarogier1]

I had a total hysterectomy at age 50, and went from barely pre-menopause to full menopause in just a few hours. Was very fortunate as I never suffered from extreme symptoms. I understand it's quite difficult for some women. Actually menstruation - all my life - was much more traumatic for me than menopause.

[@naryainc]

I wish I had access to women who've gone through menopause, I feel as if nobody is talking about this. I only have my mother and she doesn't talk much.

[@sarahkelson8386]

Finally, a lady aftermy own heart. More power to her!

[@emperoremyhriv4968]

Wow

[@DreamClean]

How pathetic that they censored what she said about Thatcher.

[@paultaylor5839]

She's a real woman. I studied English literature 15 years ago and I was fed all of the useless Feminist rhetoric which by todays standard would be considered whimsical. Her writing was enlightening and direct. I've always had endless respect for her.

[@franminky7763]

Me too Paul , Germaine tells women to be strong , not victims

[@matty7dream1]

She's a lifetime actor. She is probably an MI5 asset. Feminism is a pipe dream. It wqas invented by the CIA to destroy the family unit. It has helped to destroy society. It never liberated a single working class woman. Greer never had an idea of her own. She was told what to say, and when to say it. Just like Boris Johnson. Does anyone believe he knows anything about virology and pandemics? They are all FAKE.

[@jaijai5250]

@@matty7dream1 I’m not sure about her being an MI5 agent, but I’ve never understood why black women joined the feminist movement. The black woman hasn’t been under the black mans subjection for over 500 years. We didn’t need liberation from the kitchen. We worked alongside our men in the plantations, probably with a baby in our bellies, one on our breast, one on our backs and several working with us on the plantation KMT

[@Madamemedusa1986]

She is not a Woman

[@cazcazcaz2009]

@@Madamemedusa1986 what? Course she's a woman!

[@faithhope4480]

I just watched her in an interview on bbd, and i have to say I love this woman. I like how she thinks, and expresses herself. Germaine Greer is also a very beautiful woman, she's an example to live by.

[@heatherswanson1664]

Just discovered Germaine Greer and I’m so impressed y her witty quips and her attitude. Love from Toronto, Canada!!

[@mrsteapea5935]

Germaine has finally hit the nail on the head to what I have been trying to tell my husband for years! I showed him this interview in hopes he will understand because Germaine puts my point across so eloquently!

[@antonioguarco4515]

What did she say about thatcher and why did sky news obfuscate her comment?

[@lordanychdressince2408]

This interviewer seemed completely ignorant of who Germaine Greer was before the interview, seemed like she never read the Female Eunuch, and totally misunderstood almost every response that Germaine gave. I’m sorry Germaine had to sit through it.

[@vanessarenda1393]

I really like this lady a lot! She is speaking truth. And she is not letting this world scare her to silence.

[@Broonzied]

I remember when we had a black and white TV, and on it political/current affairs interviewers were the intellectual match of their guests.

[@anotherrobmckay]

Kay Burley way out of her depth as usual.

[@xxivy_dabestxx9615]

I don't have a tv so its only youtube snippets I see of "political" interviewers. Burley is particularly bemusing to me. What is the backstory?

[@EverTheTwain]

anotherrobmckay: This is the first I've seen this interviewer, although I admire Greer, who seems to be making the best of things.

[@allwelsh]

anotherrobmckay not listened but why does Sky insist on indulging this woman.Even when she’s away Kay Burley’s name is on screen.Stand ins must be embarrassed,esp men!

[@janemmb]

🥴🥴🥴🥴 embarrassing but Germaine is so polite to her

[@naryainc]

I feel so ignorant not being Australian. What's the story? Is she one of those "journalists" who think playing devil's advocate is the only meaningful way to air out someone's views?

[@lydiaannecarlson6554]

I have learnt so much listening to Germaine she is so knowledgeable

[@aspergianheteroclite3014]

Why is it that when she mentioned Thatcher, Sky had dubbed the sound with some other voice? I'm sensing a bit of sabotage.

[@hasannaomir.3037]

WHAT WAS THAT????????? How stewpid does she think we are??? THAT IS JUST SO COMPLETLY SNEAKY AND DIABOLICAL. All the time she trying to get the guest to give the answers she wants and if she doesn't then decides to try and make her guest look she is against women. Even stooping the level of splicing the response to block out what she doesn't want to get out. There was even a part at the middle of the piece where i had to reset my internet because it cut out.

[@maralynrigby9157]

Well my opinion of Germaine Greer is that she is a strong, interesting, beautiful, brave person....❤

[@rgs6236]

I've always like this lady... she doesn't take any ball @!&% 😊

[@CrackSnortingSailor]

Germaine is great as always.

[@karenkaren3189]

My menopause has been great. I experienced little to no physical changes, except that I am older now. Fortunately I have generally good health and work in an interesting profession. In some ways it’s a relief not to have to be the “prettiest girl in the room” anymore. Now I am just me.

[@peanutandoreobasset1859]

Karen Katz Menopause is the best thing that ever happened to me. I breezed right threw it.

[@mainlyfine]

So much for menopause -- a plug for the book at the begining...a couple of minutes in we find out they can cure hot flushes -- then nothing more about post menopause and its tribulations until 1 minute to go when the host remembers what they're there for and asks her about the phenomena of the invisible older woman- which Greer answers by telling us the obvious ie. She's not invisible because she's famous....and then with 30 seconds to go Greer is asked to give her thoughts.

[@jaredgriffiths1361]

I'd always found Germaine Greer to be somewhat irritating, now when i watch clips like this i'm not sure why. She is speaking perfect sense when all around us, people are taking things to the extreme. She is a great role model for women, and frankly most men could do with listening to her more too!

[@evaluna8100]

She is honest and a straight talker.. maybe that’s why. Truth can be a bitter pill to swallow. But with so many alternative facts and mistruths being bandied around, her straight talking is refreshing and reassuring.

[@gotGodandHislove]

She's made of steel

[@ShaunaAllen-qn6lt]

No alumimium foil. Shallow and easily crushable

[@ShaunaAllen-qn6lt]

@Olga Knyaginya for a person defending a former feminist and attempting to denounce me, your choice of insults is quite sexist. I stand by my previous comments.

[@CrackSnortingSailor]

What happened at 22:41 ?!

[@Alexander-oq6xh]

sky censoring what she said about Thatcher?

[@CrackSnortingSailor]

Alexander That was my initial thought.

[@Chris-tw9xm]

I wonder what the quote was?

[@CrackSnortingSailor]

Chris Rush We need a lip reader. Stat!

[@leewhite344]

It creeped me out lol

[@lifesgreat9951]

I greatly admire Professor Greer. Great woman. (I'm a straight man.) I'd love to hear a discussion between Prof. Greer and Prof. Jordan Peterson!

[@djanitatiana]

That would be a spectacular event. They have a lot in common, disrupting the mainstream groupthink of their time.

[@lifesgreat9951]

She's poking a hornets nest and asking questions in a sensible, intelligent way. Is she asking why women aren't equal to men? No, she isn't. What she's advocating is simple respect to be shown by both men and women to each other in their respective roles in life. Remember, men are nothing without women. And women are nothing without men.

[@sereenahenderson1739]

I agree, I'd very much like to see them both have a discussion together. I've been a fan of Germaine for decades and she has a sensible way of looking at feminism, not the toxic version that is so common these days. I think it would be very interesting...

[@Rayblondie]

I think Greer talks a lot of rubbish personally. Melanie Phillips was the only one who got it together.

[@naryainc]

JP and Greer discussion would be most interesting tbh. Although I think Peterson is way too ignorant about feminism to have anything valuable to say about it. He seems to think women's studies and gender studies departments are complete propaganda and nonsense... So I have no idea what he would think of Germaine Greer. I am almost certain he's never heard of her. In his world the suffragettes did nothing to further women's liberation so a conversation between the two could be very dull and brief. XD

[@charliecharlton9782]

The interviewer wants to know what life is like beyond the menopause but clearly she knows....

[@jamie1234591]

Shame on Sky for editing out the anti-Thatcher comment. Greer wise as ever.

[@EM-lz9kg]

It’s good to listen exactly what GG says as the quotes can be seen out of context

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

I am glad this woman interviewer had the sense not to mess with the magnificent Germaine Greer.

[@Phoenix1664]

What the hell happened with the voiceover towards the end?? I wanted to hear what she said about Thatcher

[@grantm6933]

22:40 what the hell happened here?

[@joelfildes5544]

Grant Mitchell she mentioned Margaret Thatcher....

[@peakmeridian944]

Germaine Greer is very wise and engaging. In contrast, the interviewer is listless and lacking brightness.

[@evaluna8100]

Well.. difficult for average folks to match Germaine’s brilliance. 😀

[@brianeduardo1234]

Kay Burleigh... makes my blood pressure spike and not in a good way! So pleased with herself. I do like Ms Greer, so intelligent.

[@Jenny-nz8fb]

I love Germaine Greer. Kay’s interview technique is hostile instead of curious.

[@swifty8503]

17.33;- Interestingly when Germaine says 'Ireland' she seems to say it in an Irish accent

[@jgl0915]

I love Professor Greer mindset and her views.

[@damienx0x]

I can't believe they dubbed over her criticising Thatcher. Disgusting political censorship!

[@Chris-tw9xm]

Great woman!

[@Rayblondie]

I agree. Melanie was great. Above all the rest.

[@creeklake6334]

Kool lady.i agree with her

[@sparkleme1237]

I totally Love, appreciate,support and agree with this lady

[@galantxxx]

What a refreshingly marvelous and brilliant woman Germaine Greer is! She's filled with common sense thinking!

[@jennywa3046]

Kay never seems to understand the arguments... Germaine is very interesting to listen to.

[@brityardietellnolievision5396]

Why was the Margaret Thatcher quote dubbed over??????

[@EM-lz9kg]

Ooo they cut out her correct critique of vile thatcher

[@brianeduardo1234]

Why does it censor what she says about the dreadful Mrs Thatcher?

[@allegoricalfactal1691]

Why were her comments on Thatcher censored?

[@allegoricalfactal1691]

@@jackimiller8511 Truth was censored.

[@utopia5534]

I love Germaine Greer..intelligent gutsy woman.

[@JoachimderZweite]

I always liked her but her sisters are now dealing with MGTOW.

[@rsu8689]

Since they don't seem to be going anywhere, maybe they should rename themselves MIOWC (Men Intruding On Women's Conversations).

[@aprylljay]

@@rsu8689 perfection

[@nicoladavies8878]

Are there any lip readers here? Would love to know what was said about Margaret Thatcher at the end.

[@robertburatt5981]

I think Germaine meant by "equality" between the sexes is "fairness"; fairness looks to give the weaker party an "equal" share--even though it very well might preserve a cruel, exploitative, and thoroughly Unjust society. That is what, I believe, Grrmaine meant by saying that she is not in support of women being "equal" to men in capitalist society.

[@kathy259]

Guy Standing is Also talking about womens housework that is not cosidered Work in society

[@cf3443]

Germaine Greer `s book "The Change" Should be a must for any adult woman.

[@jankelly4933]

Can anyone lip-read what she says about Margaret Thatcher please? At 22.33,

[@TheAuntieBa]

Jan Kelly No, I noticed the visual was also interrupted.

[@Hondadctrider]

She said that we needed Maggie back 3 years ago and in charge of the Brexit and she would have had it done & dusted in 6 months.

[@rosehanora8426]

That reporter is manipulative putting words into Germaine Greers mouth. I found her very patronising also.

[@RinpochesRose]

What’s the mumbling at 22.43 over Germaine’s reply re: Thatcher all about? It’s been dubbed.

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

Gosh, the interviewer seemed to be vacuous. It was like they were discussing on parallel lines. Good this feminist Greer was able to suffer fools gladly.

[@evaluna8100]

Awesome brilliant straight talking woman. 🙏😍🥰

[@THEmightyQUINN777]

I want to know the cure for hot flashes!!

[@themovingdance2744]

She is the business …..I love her. I don’t read the stuff so I don t react to it….v wise

[@brandonshaw2120]

22:40 What is cut out?

[@stephensharp3033]

Housework is unpaid work done by women.

[@will4us]

Stephen Sharp Some people are paid for doing housework! :)

[@dangerousdon7750]

who pays all the the bills if the woman isn't working? who's going to pay for the men to work on the car, fix the sewage pipes, cut the tree in the back yard down, put his body between his family and an intruder? we have roles and men don't have easy. so we get an extra dollar fifty an hour.

[@visualbrain5810]

@@will4us Come on, nobody ask them to do it...if they do it's because they are single mothers ....(and they are subsidized by the government) or because their husband pays the bills.

[@ecomujeres]

Dangerous Don g

[@FrankieGaz]

This interviewer is completely out of her league here. What a horrible interview

[@TheAuntieBa]

FrankieGaz Luckily, Greer picks up the thread and runs with it.

[@sharpgage6512]

woman become invisible when thay get old...? do thay think that men dont too...? what do thay mean by thay feel invisible...? be intrested to hear in depth on the things that happen or dont happen to them that did when thay were younger...? any insight into this would be welcomed

[@ceecee6679]

is u think pay will bring u happiness, i do not understand u

[@ceecee6679]

if

[@jM-bs3yc]

22:40 ???

[@dawniebee946]

Love it.

[@Rachel57567]

This interviewer is like all woke people- she doesn’t understand, latches onto words to deduct the most controversial meaning out of an entirely intelligent and well meaning statement. Where is she getting her nonsense from?! Germaine never said any of the things this woman is alleging.

[@damienx0x]

The interviewer is not woke. She's right wing.

[@susanwoods7242]

Talk about big brother?? Make statement not linked to this not on here ?? What's up?? We are being censored!!

[@PatrickPereiraVieira04]

wait, what was cut at the end of the video? Some other audio was inserted.....

[@patcomerford5596]

The most reviled question in the transgender community: 'What is a woman'?

[@musiclolli7280]

so women who have just been raped are the ones who she thinks we should focus on their behavior over how they act after just being raped? without regard to their circumstance/history/health/voice/social position/financial circumstances/mental and physical health etc etc?

[@jennifergirling6850]

Music she had retribution because her male friends dealt with her rapist. Most other victims don't have that justice so don't have that type of healing. She doesn't care. It's pathetic of her to downplay rape. As well she tells that she should have spoken up so the next person didn't get raped. She totally contradicts herself. She is an attention seekers always has been & not in a good way

[@halfaberry7775]

The weirdest part is Germaine was raped..I am still baffled by her comments. Really confusing.

[@erikandrus4387]

I think she's...Germaine. (insert heart icon here)

[@themovingdance2744]

Women always try to pay me less than I ask. Men pay up. I prefer to deal with men in business and women in knitting 😝

[@sinain4110]

She's fearless and I love her

[@bvalle20]

GG- what a legend.

[@golkeeper8517]

I love people like her

[@Joanna7428]

Love germaine!

[@dovewindsor8772]

Er no, just like Posie Parker, she is transphobic, disgusting

[@Joanna7428]

@@dovewindsor8772 transphobic by refusing to say a man who dons a dress is a woman ?!

[@Bella-vl9vd]

love Germaine she is so cool!

[@anotherrobmckay]

Before I continue watching, why is the interviewer so proud of herself for being a "feminine feminist"? Doesn't she realise Germaine doesnt go in for that kind of gender essentialism. Fool.

[@Rayblondie]

A very unbalanced conference. Melanie spoke the only sense. She made the others look out of their depth.

[@polyannamoonbeam]

Feminine feminism is a type, at least. And Germane Greer would be very bored if every woman coming after her only identified as an identikit version of what she did or did not " go in for".

[@rsu8689]

Anyone who takes the above comment seriously should look up the meaning of "gender essentialism".

[@jackimiller8511]

@@rsu8689 Good point!

[@charliewalker9443]

Love this lady. She is right, btw. Being a man is miserable.

[@robincrowflies]

Oh yes! I am becoming much like the girl I was before I became a tool of my reproductive destiny. Yes, indeed.

[@afringedweller]

5:50 - wow, did Germaine hit the nail on the head.

[@edanya]

The size of that book is what scares me.

[@eriktiedgen9442]

I am truly confused of what she really means.

[@themovingdance2744]

I won’t work for nothing ……I refused to be a carer for my parents ….nope

[@billyb37]

I dont agree with most tnings this womansays

[@elainefleureton5536]

Very interesting woman!

[@patriciajohnson3017]

Nice censorship

[@Joanna7428]

Love Germaine!

[@Jane-yh3rn]

Hmm favorite quote from Albright? My understanding is that she said that in reference to those women who wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6SwmXqVe7qhjqc Women should be able to think for themselves and not be told how to think by other women. Thanks for making the distinction, Germaine, that we don't support women only because we are women.

[@hamsterwolf]

i like this lady this is what feminist should be like some of the new wave feminist could learn a thing or to from this lady.

[@jackimiller8511]

Germaine shows the difference between a critically thinking and a reactionary feminist.

[@jainck4]

It's a real pleasure to listen to Germaine Greer. Sensible, down to the ground.……I am delighted to hear her opinions and see her ability to separate 'feelings' from fact. About housework--spot on--I would love to see a guaranteed annual income for all--no matter who, or what, or why, or when. The rest is gravy. This is a partial idea but it leaves things open for being creative and free without being penalized for existing. Let's be aware that sexual predation is widespread over many careers, lives, and situations. We have to raise this in the eye of the world. Please let's stop normalizing violence.

[@gelbsucht947]

She wore that top on channel 4. just sayin.

[@mikestepp9403]

Only a woman would notice that lol