Say Your Word is a digital platform by the acclaimed novelist, storyteller and women’s rights activist Elif Shafak.
A platform for words and anyone who cares about them.
Language is the key to understanding and unlocking our world.
It is also the key to the human heart.
Words are often said to have power.
What is not said that often is that they can ... Show More
Feb 2024
Can you really escape female stereotypes? Selfies, shame, and the shackles of womanhood – with author Alya Mooro
What does it mean to live outside the stereotypes, and how can we free ourselves from shame?How do we stop caring about others' judgments and start living for ourselves?
Alya Mooro, Egyptian-born and London-raised writer and best-selling author of The Greater Freedom: Life as a M ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2025
The Science of Racism with Dr Keon West
Polls show that over 50% of us don’t believe racism exists. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Keon West, a social psychologist at the University of London, specialising in identity, prejudice and representation.
Drawing on his new book, The Science of Racism, West cuts t ... Show More
45m 28s
Feb 2021
The Sleepover Club: What Makes Good Advice? With Tavi Gevinson
This week we're joined by Tavi Gevinson! The actor, writer, and founder of Rookie will be chatting to us about what makes good advice. Inspired by her new podcast, Life Skills By Rookie, we're discussing how the advice we give and receive must be informed by the socio-political c ... Show More
38m 51s