It's easy to be 'progressive' when you live in a western democracy like the US. Sure, there's the threat of police brutality which could result in a punch to the face or a spray of pepper, but incidents such as those are largely the exception to the rule. Does anybody actually fear that their life is on the line when they speak out in any way, or take part in a protest? Not so much.
Now, imagine that you live in a regressive/repressive state where virtually nobody speaks out, and if you do it's almost a certainty that your protests will be met with murder at the hands of your own family, gang rape or acid being thrown in your face. At best, banishment from your family and village.
And you're a 14-year-old girl in a misogynistic society. How brave would you be then? Personally, I don't know if I have what it takes. Join me below to talk about two fearless, progressive young women who have dared to take the risks necessary to stand up for what they believe.
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