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Sep 2024
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S1 E02 | Is feminism a “dirty” word?

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Would you call yourself a “feminist”?
In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira explore topics around "Feminism," what it means, how it's perceived by wider society, and the misconceptions that lead to detrimental labels being associated with the word itself. They dive into what feminism means to us in the region and its effects on women focused platforms - such as ours, as well as the battle of two feminisms – law and societally.

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Hosts: Elissa Freiha (@freiha), Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)


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