dear diary: Recent Episodes
leena tagourti
dear diary, this a podcast that explores topics that affect teens directly, from sex education, peer pressure, religion and culture, body image and self esteem, and everything in between! growing up can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. join my friends and i as we discuss these topics in a judge free and safe space!
with love, leena
welcome back! in today's episode i go through the differences between culture and religion and how the thin line that has been drawn between them has caused the misrepresentation of muslims and arabs in the media. i also make an attempt at debunking some of these ideas, and share some personal stories of course! here's the rundown:
Islam: the religion
Muslim: someone who practices Islam
Arab: Someone who comes from an Arab speaking country. Being Arab does NOT automatically mean they are Muslim
Arabic: A language that is NOT only spoken by Muslims
Hijab: A head covering worn by women in Islam as a way to practice modesty. Not all muslim women choose to wear the Hijab!
Countries cannot be "Muslim" but they can have a majority population of people who practice the religion.
Things like arranged marriage and are not part of Islam, they are culture and have to do with the place (country, people, etc).
in this episode, i talk about how the commercialization of self care has stripped away all meaning of what the practice is truly meant to be; personal. there is nothing wrong with wanting to use nice products for your skincare routine, however the problem lies within the high standard for self care that we have created, and how it serves to keep women in a cycle of taking care of their looks as we are taught that that's where our value lies.
hello everyone and welcome to the very first episode of the dear diary podcast! in this episode, sam and i discuss what it means growing up female in a world made for men and all the fun that comes with it. we discuss personal stories and opinions, and may offer a new perspective. stay tuned for more!