Gen Z Talks

Gen Z Talks

By Firdaous AlaouiNewsPolitics
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Gen Z Talks episodes

  • Afghanistan still needs help
    In this week’s episode, Sarah and Firdaous spend more than an hour with @omaaaar23, an Afghan living in the US, and talk about the history and people of Afghanistan. They also cover topics like the ways western media portrays the country, as well as the white savior complex and how the Islamic Shari’a is perceived.
    Follow Gen Z talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow Firdaous and Sarah (@firdaous.etc // @sarah2xx2) on Instagram. Follow Omar on Instagram (@omaaaar23).
    1 hr 11 min
  • We’re dying: a conversation
    In this week’s episode Firdaous and Sarah sit with Maria Serra (@petitamer) and talk about the latest happenings around the climate crisis. Some news they talk about are the fires going on in Turkey, Greece and Algeria, the Amazon rainforest being a source of CO2 and the IPCC report.
    Follow Gen Z talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow Firdaous, Sarah and Yousra (@firdaous.etc // @sarah2xx2 // @ysraaa.j) on Instagram.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Do you have the authority to body shame anyone?
    In todays episode Yousra and Sarah talk about ED, fat shaming, diet culture and so much more. This was difficult one to film, as we didn't want to invalidate anyone's experiences with any of the above topics. If anyone has any experiences you want to share, you can always reach out to us!
    Follow Gen Z talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow Firdaous, Sarah and Yousra (@firdaous.etc // @sarah2xx2 // @ysraaa.j) on Instagram.
    40 min
  • Is it really “my body, my choice”?
    In this week’s episode, Firdaous, Yousra and Sarah discuss the latest hijab ban bill passed by the European Court. They also talk about the “my body, my choice” statement and how society sexualizes women’s bodies.
    Follow Gen Z Talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow Firdaous, Sarah and Yousra (@firdaous.etc // @sarah2xx2 // @ysraaa.j) on Instagram.
    43 min
  • The more the merrier

    After a few months on pause, Gen Z Talks is back for a second season with a whole team! In this week's episode, you will get to know the three co-hosts, Firdaous, Sarah and Yousra. Join them while they talk about how they met and play "We're Not Really Strangers."

    Follow Gen Z Talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow Firdaous, Sarah and Yousra (@firdaousalaouii // @sarah2xx2 // @ysraaa.j) on Instagram.

    54 min
  • Poetry, faith, and other little things

    In this week's episode, Firdaous is joined by Donia, a poet, for World Poetry Day. They talk for over an hour about poetry and literature, Islam, and other topics as being an influencer and the power of words.

    Follow Gen Z Talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Follow Donia and Firdaous (@withlovedonia // @firdaousalaouii) on Instagram.

    1 hr 13 min
  • The problem with feminism

    In this week's episode, Firdaous talks all alone about what she believes is the problem in feminism. She explains why she doesn't see white feminism as valid, the problems it causes, and we should avoid that branch in the movement. Grab a drink and join her!


    Follow Gen Z Talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Follow Firdaous (@firdaousalaouii) on Instagram.

    27 min
  • How nationalism divides us

    In this week's episode, Firdaous sits with Leyla Ahmetova, a 20-years-old theology master student living in Sweden, and they discuss the topic of nationalism, its problems, and its role in society. Join them to learn about the subject! 

    Follow Gen Z Talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Follow Leyla and Firdaous (@7ey1aa // @firdaousalaouii) on Instagram.

    46 min
  • Muslimahs in literature and cinematography

    In this episode, Firdaous sits alone and reflects on the representation of Muslim women in literature and audiovisuals productions. She talks about the common stereotypes found in movies and novels and explains their origin. She also tells what a good representation would be and shares her favorite books.

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    35 min
  • Internalized misogyny

    In this episode, Firdaous talks with Laura (she/her), a feminist activist, about internalized misogyny. They also discuss other problems women face inside the community, such as slut-shaming, putting down others to reach goals, and how men and women can help to end this.

    Follow Gen Z Talks (@genztalkspod) on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok.

    Follow Laura (@lovesoundly) on Instagram and Twitch, and Firdaous (@firdaousalaouii) on Instagram.

    46 min

About Gen Z Talks

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A podcast about culture, politics, and activism. A safe platform to share struggles, experiences and opinions. Hosted by Firdaous Alaoui, a human rights activist and speaker, with Sarah Mohamad and…