Calmversations s06e131 | Escaping Extremist Islam, with Yasmine Mohammed
Aug 21, 2024
Yasmine Mohammed, an author and activist, shares her harrowing journey from growing up in fundamentalist Islam to achieving liberation. She discusses how extreme misogyny persists, even as Western elites often ignore it. Yasmine reflects on the psychological impacts of patriarchy on both women and men, revealing the struggle for autonomy in restrictive environments. She calls for a balance between liberal values and cultural practices, shedding light on the critical intersections of activism, particularly concerning women's rights and radical ideologies.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Journey from Brokenness to Zealotry: A Search for Belonging
04:18 • 2min
Gender Roles Within Religious Contexts
06:18 • 9min
The Psychological Impact of Patriarchy on Men
15:23 • 5min
Escaping the Chains of Fear
19:56 • 27min
Cultural Balancing Act: Rights vs. Practices
47:08 • 27min
Intersections of Activism
01:14:11 • 9min