The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

324. The Protest in Iran and What It Means | Masih Alinejad

Jan 19, 2023

Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and women's rights activist, shares her harrowing experiences of living under an oppressive regime in Iran. She highlights the ongoing feminist revolution, calling for global solidarity and support. Alinejad discusses the resilience of Iranian women fighting for their rights and the cultural shifts challenging gender dynamics. With personal anecdotes about threats she faced, she urges listeners to advocate for political change and remain aware of the beauty and potential for freedom in Iran.

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Intro

2min

Resilience Amidst Oppression

17min

Redefining Gender Dynamics

8min

Bravery Beyond Borders

8min

Iran's Feminist Revolution: A Call for Solidarity

10min

Struggles for Freedom in Iran

22min

Voices of Resistance: The Struggle for Freedom in Iran

23min

A Call for Action Against Oppression in Iran

2min

Dr Jordan B Peterson and Masih Alinejad discuss the current situation in Iran, the growing unrest as revolution beckons, and the need for support from the world stage. Alinejad recounts her personal experiences growing up in Iran, being exiled, and multiple kidnapping attempts orchestrated by the current regime.

Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-American journalist, author, and women's rights activist. Alinejad is an outspoken critic of the Iranian government’s human rights abuses and its treatment of women and political opponents. She is the founder of the My Stealthy Freedom campaign against compulsory hijab. Since its launch in 2014 has become the largest civil disobedience campaign for women’s rights in the history of the Islamic Republic. Alinejad currently lives in exile in New York City under FBI protection since a coordinated kidnapping attempt by the Islamic Republic of Iran's Intelligence Ministry was foiled in 2021.