"Financial independence is not just about freedom; it's about survival." - Dr. Lina AbiRafeh
In light of current events and societal trends, particularly those that not only threaten women's economic power but also promote surrendering it in favour of embodying more "traditional values" and stereotypes, there could be no better time to bring this episode back into the spotlight.
New York-based Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Lina AbiRafeh is a published author, women's rights expert, feminist activist, and gender equality advocate with over 25 years of experience in over 20 countries. Committed to building a better world for women, she has worked with the United Nations as its Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Specialist. She is also the Senior Advisor and Former Executive Director of the Arab Institute for Women.
As a young girl, Dr. AbiRafeh and her family left Beirut for Saudi Arabia, then immigrated to Northern Virginia, where she had a self-described "unusual upbringing." She was quickly exposed to how women's history is a history of violence, "from fetus to funeral," which sparked her interest in women's rights. In this episode, we discuss Dr. AbiRafeh's path to embracing her anger over gender inequality and using it for good, as well as:
- Cultural forms of violence towards women
- The "angry woman" stereotype
- Feelings about the words "resilience" and "empowerment"
- The COVID-19 pandemic as a leveller of women's experiences, particularly in unpaid care
- Why having an income is central to control
- How to "start where you stand"
- Why financial independence is not just about gaining freedom, but fighting for the survival of women around the world
And much more! The bottom line: when you've got money, you've got choices.
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