In the ingrained patriarchal societies of Africa, where does feminism begin? It begins when women look around and say, “This is wrong,” and decide to stand up and make change happen. Today we are joined by one of those brave, badass women, African feminist Amanda Marufu, sharing her story of awakening, healing, bravery, and helping others create an equitable world.
Highlight Reel:
1:00 Putting African women in control of their story
2:30 Living as ‘Lesser-Than’
6:40 Abuse and oppression goes deep
9:30 Women are the resource
11:30 Unpacking and healing
16:00 Taking a stand
18:40 How men benefit from feminism
22:10 Shame does not define us
24:30 Educating parents, girls, AND boys
27:20 Five truths
29:30 The blue bird flies
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-M5aroM_eBw
Read the transcript (with pics!): https://www.thatsaloud.com/blog
