Propaganda

On her wedding day Liliana discovered that she was not only saying yes to marriage, but also to the perilous work of a wireless operator in one of the first resistance cells in France. Speaking 5 languages by the age of 19 she was instrumental in encoding messages sent to Bletchley Park from a Polish Military cell in Lyon, run by her husband. The cultural beliefs about women, and the relationship power gradient between women and men, supported her fiancé’s action to decide her fate. In this episode, the patriarchal monopoly on power is easily exposed in the Allied propaganda of the era. In juxtaposition to this power, Liliana’s story reflects her authentic contributions, and her matchless abilities and ingenuity that saved them from certain capture when the cell was infiltrated by the Nazis. Episodes include war-related content that some listeners may find disturbing and/or traumatizing. Episode Details PropagandaPodcast Episode #03Created by: Diane GreigProduced by: Robert OuimetRuns: 55:53 Credits Host and Writer: Diane GreigLiliana: Colleen WintonCasting Director: Eileen BarrettProducer: Robert OuimetSound engineer: Matt JamesArchival audio: Danger Women at Work, Arm Behind the Army. From the Prelinger Archive, used under Creative Commons and/or public domain. Show Notes The honourable and respectful origins of propagandaThe WW2 propaganda campaign reinforces the societal stereotypes and expectations of women and menBringing women into the work force in order to keep the economy goingPropaganda used to shift the perspective of women being capable not only in the home, but also working in factoriesContradictory stereotypes – how women were portrayed in propagandaPost war propaganda Modern computational propagandaLiliana’s storyWar breaks outWorking with the Red Cross in VichyA young lieutenant proposes marriageWedding day surprise – the young lieutenant has a different nameA new husband and a new role in the resistanceIn Lyon, learning about wireless machines and codesTrouble in Lyon, and the move to MarseilleEscape from Marseille to SwitzeralndSlipping by the authorities thanks to food couponsDivorced after the war, a new husband and a move to Canada Links and Resources World War 2 Propaganda & SurveillancePolish resistance in France during World War IIWomen at WorkHistory of Women in the Red CrossThe Story of PropagandaThe hypodermic effect: How propaganda manipulates our emotionsAdvertising, Public Relations and PropagandaSurveillance and Espionage in a Free SocietyFeminismFeminismWhat Is Feminism, And Why Do So Many Women And Men Hate It?French Red Cross poster All Episodes in this Series Episode 8: Heroine’s Journey Episode 7: Embodiment Episode 6: Madonnas Episode 5: Sisterhood Episode 4: Shadow Projections Episode 3: Propaganda Episode 2: Spy Craft Episode 1: Service Zero Promo Sign up for the Newsletter Get updates directly to your email. We promise, no spam. SIGN UP