Intelligence Squared Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls
Mar 10, 2023
Mona Eltahawy, an Egyptian writer and fierce feminist activist, teams up with physicist Helen Czerski to challenge the patriarchy. They discuss her compelling concept of seven necessary 'sins' for women, including anger and ambition, recasting them as virtuous. They explore the empowering nature of anger and advocate for transforming societal norms. The conversation also delves into the urgent need for a vocal feminism that confronts gender-based violence and amplifies marginalized voices, especially in today's world.
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Personal Experiences with Assault
- Mona Eltahawy describes being sexually assaulted at 15 and 50.
- At 50, she fought back, highlighting the shame from the first incident and empowerment from the second.
Empowering Girls with Rage Curriculum
- Create a "Rage for Girls" curriculum.
- Expose girls to feminist icons like Ursula K. Le Guin and June Jordan, emphasizing their power.
Profanity as Resistance
- The patriarchy controls women's bodies and language.
- Profanity becomes a form of verbal civil disobedience against this control.
