Mona Eltahawy

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.

Mona Eltahawy, an Egyptian writer and feminist activist, boldly advocates for women and girls to embrace the 'seven necessary sins': anger, ambition, and power. She shares inspiring stories of women across the globe challenging patriarchal norms, from the rise of domestic violence during the pandemic to the provocative acts of figures like Alia El Mahdi. Eltahawy emphasizes the importance of men as allies in feminism and discusses the role of social media in empowering marginalized voices, pushing for transformative policies to uplift women's lives.