Making Sense with Sam Harris
#175 — Leaving the Faith
Nov 11, 2019
In this thought-provoking discussion, Yasmine Mohammed, a human rights activist and author of "Unveiled," shares her gripping journey from conservative Islam to empowering liberation. She tackles the double standards of Western liberals regarding cultural practices, particularly in women's rights. The complexities of the hijab emerge as both a symbol of empowerment and subjugation. Yasmine critiques societal responses to religious extremism, honor violence, and calls for consistency in cultural criticism. Her insights spark vital conversations about feminism and autonomy.
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- The double standard imposed by Western liberals when thinking about women in the Muslim community is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.
- The fight for gender equality should transcend cultural boundaries, and there is a need for a universal standard for women's rights.
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Yasmin Muhammad: Empowering Women in Islamic Majority Countries
Yasmin Muhammad, a human rights activist and writer, discusses her new book 'Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam'. She explores the challenges faced by women living in Islamic majority countries and within the Muslim community worldwide. Yasmin shares her personal journey, including her indoctrination into conservative Islam and the double standards imposed on women in the Muslim community by Western liberals. She highlights the importance of feminism, the validity of criticizing cultural practices, and the need to address religious fundamentalism.
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