Making Sense with Sam Harris #370 — Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran
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Jun 6, 2024 Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and women's rights activist, joins the conversation to shed light on the issue of gender apartheid in Iran. She discusses the hypocrisy of Western feminists and the oppressive regime, including the morality police and compulsory veiling. Masih shares her experiences with assassination plots and reflects on the disconnect between the Iranian populace and their government. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for global solidarity in advocating for women's rights and the complexities of cultural identity in the fight against oppression.
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Assassination Attempt and Western Feminist Response
- Masih Alinejad was targeted for assassination by the Iranian regime, but survived.
- She feels Western feminists failed to support her, prioritizing political agendas over women's rights.
Regime vs. People
- The Iranian regime's rhetoric doesn't reflect the people's beliefs.
- Many Iranians oppose the regime and its oppressive policies, like compulsory hijab.
Left-Wing Alliance with the Iranian Regime
- Left-wing groups allied with the Iranian regime were later persecuted by it.
- This historical parallel is relevant to some left-wing groups allying with Hamas today.
