Writing under a pen name to protect her identity, Farida D. writes about everyday oppressions from an Arab feminist's perspective while demonstrating how we are all connected under the one patriarchal system. In the process, she’s broken up with her hijab, set her high heels on fire, and been shared all over social media.
Be sure to have a listen to our first conversation when you’re done with this one: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/podcast/episode/788be25f/woman-and-arab-feminism-farida-d-rants-of-a-rebel-arab-feminist
Some topics of discussion include:
1. Farida’s inspiration for writing
2. Beauty standards, and how this industry creates our “insecurities” in order to sell us “solutions”
3. Farida’s thoughts (and mine) about the June 2022 Roe v Wade decision
4. Problems with the “not all men” argument
5. The power of women’s rage
6. Steps we can all take moving forward
And more!
Transcription: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/e16-woman-and-arab-feminism-round-two-farida-d-the-list-of-shit-that-made-me-a-feminist
Buy the book: https://bookshop.org/a/80198/9781097768035
Where to find Farida D: https://faridad.com/
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