# Why Making Women into Men is Ruining All of Us | Leah Libresco Sargeant | Dr. J Show

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Podcast: [The Ruth Institute Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast-6394419)
Published: 2026-02-18T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this powerful episode of The Dr. J Show, Leah Sargeant discusses her book, The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto, challenging the modern assumption that equality means sameness or autonomy without need. She argues that true human dignity is found not in independence, but in recognizing our fundamental interdependence—especially in a culture that often dismisses vulnerability as weakness. Drawing from personal experiences, including miscarriage and the realities of infertility, Leah explores how men and women process loss differently, how these differences can create misunderstanding in marriage, and why justice requires responding to real human needs rather than imposing ideological uniformity. The conversation also examines abortion, euthanasia, feminism, and the asymmetries within relationships, ultimately pointing toward a richer vision of love, vulnerability, and the essential role women play in building a civilization grounded in mutual dependence and enduring commitment.

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