Maryam Namazie

Maryam Namazie, an Iranian-born writer and activist, discusses the Iranian protests, the death of Masa Amini, the Iranian morality police, laws governing women's behavior and dress, the alliance between conservative Islam and Western feminism, the legacy of the Iranian Revolution, the black market for Western content in Iran, and suggestions for supporting Iranian women and protesters.

Maryam Namazie, a writer and activist with the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain, engages in a bold discussion on the complexities of Islam, Islamism, and women's rights. She shares her unsettling experiences of religious indoctrination in schools and critiques the societal pressures surrounding veiling and child rights. The conversation navigates the stigma of ex-Muslim identity while calling for a cultural shift in addressing abuse within religious contexts. Insightful comparisons are drawn between extremist movements, emphasizing the urgent need for open dialogue.