Made It Out Being Gay & Persian with Zoya Biglary
Dec 12, 2023
Zoya Biglary, a Persian lesbian, shares her struggles with fitting in, coming out to conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Topics discussed include balancing Persian culture and the American school system, challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in Iran and Jordan, guilt and pressure as a first-generation child, and embracing identity while offering advice to those struggling with their cultural and sexual identity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Two Worlds: Persian Culture and American School System
03:07 • 5min
The Challenges of Being Gay in Iran and Jordan
08:24 • 5min
Guilt and Pressure as a First-Generation Child
12:55 • 17min
Embracing Identity, Playing Games, and Toasting with Persian Tea
30:03 • 3min